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Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 191kcal
Author: the cookie rookie
This smashed potatoes recipe is so simple but so delicious. Smashed baby potatoes are the next great potato side dish!
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 baby Yukon Gold potatoes
  • Olive Oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Favorite herbs Rosemary, Dill, Parisien; optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Steam or boil the potatoes until tender. (steaming is my preference)
    12 baby Yukon Gold potatoes
  • Spray a foil-lined baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Drizzle the sheet pan with olive oil.
    Olive Oil
  • Place the cooked and dried potatoes on the baking sheet and leave 2 inches between potatoes.
  • Use a potato masher and press gently but firmly on each potato until flattened.
  • Drizzle more olive oil over the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Sprinkle with favorite herbs like Thyme, Rosemary or Parisien.
    Favorite herbs
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden and crispy on the bottom.

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Notes

Storage: Store smashed potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg