Description
These Smashed Red Potatoes are a delightful twist on traditional roasted potatoes. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these potatoes are infused with a garlic herb sauce that elevates their flavor. A perfect side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
Red Potatoes:
- 2 ½ pounds red potatoes, rinsed and scrubbed
Garlic Herb Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Additional:
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Boil the red potatoes until fork-tender. Dry them thoroughly.
- Smash the Potatoes: Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and smash each potato twice in a criss-cross pattern.
- Prepare the Garlic Herb Sauce: Whisk together the melted butter, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the sauce over the potatoes.
- Bake: Bake the smashed potatoes in the oven until crispy around the edges, about 20-25 minutes. Top with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Potatoes: Red potatoes are recommended for best results.
- Size: Choose potatoes of similar size for even cooking.
- Prep-ahead: Boil the potatoes in advance if needed.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Freezing: Freeze in airtight containers for up to 6 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
