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Crispy salt and pepper smashed potatoes
Crispy salt and pepper smashed potatoes is the perfect mix of creamy mashed potatoes and crisp roast potatoes and makes an easy, delicious side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 179 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2-3 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 6 thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with water. Season generously then place on high heat and boil until a sharp knife can easily be inserted into the potatoes
- In the meantime, pre-heat the oven to 230ºC/450°F.
- When the potatoes are cooked, drain and place them on a greased rimmed baking sheet. Gently push down on the potatoes with a potato masher or wooden spoon until they are flattened.
- Drizzle over the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper, adding a sprig of thyme to each potato.
- Place in the oven and allow to roast for 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1180mg
(49%)
Potassium
708mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
5.7mg
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1180mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 708mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5.7mg | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.