5.0 from 9 votes
Herb Smashed Potatoes
I’ve never met a potato I didn’t like – and these Herb Smashed Potatoes shot to the top of my favorite recipe list!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 850 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 small potatoes Bella Blancas are my fav
- ½ cup olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic sliced
- fresh thyme leaves
- fresh oregano leaves
- 2 tablespoons grated parmigiano-reggiano
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Generously cover potatoes with cold water in a medium pot and add 1 tablespoon salt. Boil until almost tender, 10 to 15 minutes and then drain.
- Transfer the boiled potatoes to a baking sheet and lightly crush to about ¾ inch thick with a potato masher or any flat surface, keeping potatoes intact as much as possible. You can use the bottom of a skillet if you want!
- Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the herbs and garlic fry until fragrant, about 60-90 seconds. Transfer to a bowl.
- Working in batches and adding more olive oil to the skillet pan as needed, sear the smashed potatoes until well browned and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer the potatoes to the rack-lined baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Place in the oven to keep warm.
- To serve, top with the fried herbs, garlic and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- ou can serve them up as a side dish along with dinner, you can even throw them out as an appetizer with a side of kopanisti (a whipped feta dip) for you to nibble on pre-dinner!
Nutrition Information
Calories
850kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
137g
(46%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
195mg
(8%)
Potassium
3894mg
(111%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
74mg
(82%)
Calcium
122mg
(12%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 850
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 850kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 137g | 46% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 3894mg | 83% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 74mg | 82% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.