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.