Smashed Potatoes
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Smashed Potatoes
Description
Smashed Potatoes start with boiling small yellow potatoes until fork-tender, then draining and cooling slightly. Each potato is placed on an oiled baking sheet and smashed down to about a quarter-inch thickness with the back of a measuring cup. Drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper, the potatoes roast in a 425°F oven until the edges become crisp and golden, usually 25 to 35 minutes. The roasting process intensifies their natural sweetness and creates a pleasing textural contrast between the crispy edges and tender centers.
Fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, or dill can be sprinkled on after baking to add brightness, while optional Parmesan cheese provides a salty, nutty richness. Finishing with flaky sea salt enhances the overall flavor and adds crunch. These smashed potatoes combine ease and attention to seasoning to create a versatile side dish that pairs well with a variety of meals.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds yellow potatoes small
- 2 teaspoons salt divided, sea salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for the pans
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs parsley, chives, and/or dill, finely chopped
- sea salt optional, flaky
- Parmesan Cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and liberally coat 2 baking sheets with olive oil.
- Place the potatoes and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a large pot and fill it with enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are soft and fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Place each potato onto the oiled baking sheet and use the back of a measuring cup to smash them down until they’re about ¼-inch thick. Drizzle with the olive oil, and sprinkle with the garlic powder, onion powder, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Roast 25 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp around the edges, rotating the pans halfway.
- Season to taste with more sea salt, or flaky sea salt, fresh herbs, and sprinkles of Parmesan, if desired.
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