Smothered in a rich garlic butter
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 50 mins
Total: 55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Yield: 15 potatoes
Crispy smashed potatoes are a delicious addition to any meal. Small potatoes like fingerlings, red, purple, or golden work best. The trick is to boil the potatoes first, then gently smashed with a fork, and baked until golden brown and crisp. Make sure to choose fresh potatoes that are free of root sprouts or discoloration for the best taste and texture.
The garlic butter and olive oil are what make these babies really crispy, but if you want to make this recipe a bit lower in calories, you can cut the butter and olive oil in half. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an even crispier crust.
Serve them just as they are or as a fun appetizer with homemade garlic aioli, ketchup, or ranch for dipping. Smashed potatoes go well with a juicy ribeye steak, golden honey ham, or a tender pot roast.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes
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4 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Steps to Make It
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Gather your ingredients.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, then add the baby potatoes. Boil for 25 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender enough to easily pierce with a fork.
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Drain the potatoes and allow to cool for 5 minutes in the colander. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 F.
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Place the potatoes on a greased baking sheet. Use a fork to smash each potato flat, but careful to not break the potato apart completely.
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Melt the butter, olive oil and garlic together in a heatproof bowl in the microwave, about 1 minute.
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Drizzle or brush about half of the garlic butter mixture over the smashed potatoes. Sprinkle the potatoes with the salt and pepper. Set the remaining garlic butter mixture aside for later.
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Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are crisp and golden brown.
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Reheat the garlic butter, if necessary, then pour over top the crispy potatoes and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- The potatoes keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat the potatoes by placing them on a baking sheet in a 425 F oven for 10 minutes to re-crisp.
- Don't try to flip the potatoes while cooking. They will get plenty crisp on their own and flipping may cause them to break apart.
- The butter and olive oil really help to crisp the potatoes, but if you're looking to cut calories you can spray with olive oil spray and the minced garlic.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 295 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 39% |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 638mg | 28% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 5g | |
| Vitamin C 19mg | 93% |
| Calcium 37mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 934mg | 20% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
