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Smashed Potatoes Recipe

This smashed potatoes recipe is so simple but so delicious. Smashed baby potatoes are the next great potato side dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

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