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Smashed Red Potatoes with Garlic Herb Butter Recipe

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This Smashed Red Potatoes recipe combines tender boiled red potatoes with a flavorful garlic herb butter, baked to crispy perfection. It’s an easy and delicious side dish that pairs well with a variety of meals, offering a satisfying crunchy exterior and soft interior.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 2 ½ pounds red potatoes (about 10-12, rinsed and scrubbed)

Garlic Herb Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons melted butter (or oil if dairy-free)
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme (finely chopped)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt (to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh parsley (finely chopped, optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the smashed potatoes.
  2. Boil Potatoes: Place the red potatoes in a large pot and cover with about 1 inch of water. Add a pinch or two of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and maintain a rapid simmer. Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes until they are fork tender.
  3. Dry Potatoes: Remove the cooked potatoes from the pot and thoroughly dry them to ensure they crisp up during baking.
  4. Smash Potatoes: Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a potato masher or large fork to smash each potato twice in a criss-cross pattern. The thinner you smash them, the crispier they will become.
  5. Make Garlic Herb Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter (or oil), finely minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Drizzle Sauce: Drizzle the garlic herb sauce evenly over each smashed potato, making sure they’re well coated.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges of the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, substitute melted butter with olive oil or your preferred cooking oil.
  • Smashing the potatoes thinner will help achieve extra crispiness.
  • Fresh herbs impart the best flavor; dried herbs can be used in a pinch but reduce quantities by half.
  • Ensure potatoes are very dry before smashing to prevent sogginess.
  • This recipe is perfect as a side for roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or a fresh salad.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/smashed-red-potatoes-with-garlic-herb-butter-recipe/