Smashed Potatoes
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Smashed Potatoes
Description
Smashed Potatoes start by boiling gold petite potatoes until you can easily pierce them with a knife. After cooling slightly, each potato is flattened on parchment paper, then drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with sea salt and fresh rosemary. Roasting in a moderately hot oven creates a golden, crispy surface around the edges while keeping the center soft and creamy. The rosemary adds an herbal note that complements the rich olive oil and the natural earthiness of the potatoes.
The cooking technique balances softness and crispness, ideal as a side dish alongside roasted meats or vegetables. The use of parchment paper ensures easy cleanup and prevents sticking, so the potatoes maintain their shape and texture.
For best crispiness, let the potatoes dry a bit before smashing and ensure the oven rack is in the middle. Avoid using a glass to press the potatoes as it might break; a sturdy metal or plastic tool is recommended.
Ingredients
- 2 pound potato Gold petite variety
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt as you wish, sea salt
- rosemary as you wish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F and place parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Place the potatoes in a pot filled with enough water to cover them by 1 inch and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are soft and you can insert a knife through and there will be no resistance, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool off slightly. Place them over the parchment paper and, using the back of a measuring cup, flatten them out.
- Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, and sprinkle a generous amount of salt and fresh rosemary over each potato.
- Roast for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
Notes
- Allow potatoes to dry slightly after boiling before smashing to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Preheat the oven thoroughly and position the rack in the center for even roasting.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and maintain the potatoes' shape.
- Press potatoes with a sturdy metal or plastic tool instead of glass to avoid breakage and injury.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 955mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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