Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
211 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
North American
Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes Recipe
Description
This Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes recipe starts by simmering whole red potatoes until tender. A mixture of olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and finely minced garlic is prepared to coat the potatoes later. Once boiled, the potatoes are gently smashed to flatten them while keeping their shape, either by punching with a fist or pressing with the palm or a heavy object.
The smashed potatoes are then drizzled with the garlic-herb oil and placed under the broiler at the oven's top rack. The broiling crisps the surface, creating a golden, slightly crunchy exterior while preserving a soft interior. This contrast of textures, with herb and garlic seasoning, forms the heart of the dish.
The recipe notes mention the smashing method can affect the appearance and messiness of the potatoes, with a fist punch providing a rustic look and palmed pressing yielding neater shapes. This side pairs well with many mains, delivering a straightforward profile focused on garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
- 8 medium potato 2 lb. total, red
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 large garlic very finely minced, cloves
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot (so they are in a single layer) and cover them with an inch of water. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic.
- Remove the potatoes from the pot and let them cool slightly. Turn your oven to broil with the rack near the top.
- Smash the potatoes (see notes) then drizzle them with the oil and herbs. Broil for 10 minutes, or until the tops are crispy.
Notes
- Use your fist to punch the boiled potatoes for a rustic, fun smashing method, though it can be messier.
- Alternatively, gently press them with your palm or a heavy object for a neater, more uniform shape.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ⅛ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 475mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 976mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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