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Roasted Smashed Potatoes

Potatoes are brushed with a rosemary oil mixture, then baked and smashed for an elegant side dish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds baby potatoes *
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
  • sour cream
  • chopped fresh chives
  • bacon bits

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450˚F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the baby potatoes and boil for 12-15 minutes or just until tender. Drain and cool slightly.
  3. Line a sheet pan with non-stick foil or parchment paper if desired. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet and press them with the bottom of a heavy glass to ½ inch thick.
  4. Very generously brush each potato with olive oil. Slightly crush the rosemary. Sprinkle with rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  5. Roast the potatoes in the oven for 30-40 minutes, flipping after 20 minutes or until browned and crispy.
  6. Serve with toppings as desired.

Notes

  • If you don't have baby potatoes, use medium sized Yukon gold or red potatoes cut into quarters.
  • You can store boiled and smashed potatoes covered in the fridge for up to 2 days and roast just with the recipe before serving).
  • You can store boiled and smashed potatoes covered in the fridge for up to 2 days and roast just with the recipe before serving).
  • Additional dried herbs or spices, such as garlic powder, can be added to the potatoes if desired. Fresh garlic may burn and is not recommended.
  • Store leftover smashed potatoes in the fridge in a covered container for up to 3-4 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 198 (10%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 637mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Vitamin C 29.8mg (33%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Calories 198 10%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 637mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Vitamin C 29.8mg 33%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.