Description
Transform simple baby potatoes into a delightful side dish with crispy edges and fluffy interiors, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Gently smash each potato using a potato masher or fork until flattened but intact.
- Arrange the smashed potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil generously over them and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
To achieve the perfect crispiness, ensure the potatoes are not overcrowded on the baking sheet and consider flipping them halfway during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smashed potatoes, crispy potatoes, side dish, vegetarian recipe, comfort food