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Golden roasted potatoes with herbs on baking sheet.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 71 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds of small potatoes about 12 to 14 baby gold or red potatoes are ideal
  • 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of kosher salt for boiling
  • 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt for sprinkling
  • 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: Fresh parsley finely chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Gently place your small potatoes in the water and cook them until they're tender and can be easily pierced with a fork (about 20 or 25 minutes).
  • While the potatoes are boiling, preheat your oven to 390°F (or 350°F if you're using a convection oven).
  • Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them well and let them sit in the colander for about 5 minutes to allow moisture to evaporate
  • Transfer your potatoes to a large baking sheet. Now, here's the fun part—take a large fork or potato masher and press down on each potato until it's flattened but still in one piece. Thinner potatoes will be more like chips, while a bit thicker will give you a fluffy interior.
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  • Let the smashed potatoes sit on the baking sheet for another 5 minutes to dry further.
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  • Drizzle the melted butter over the potatoes, followed by the olive oil. Sprinkle with the remaining kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Slide the baking sheet into your preheated oven and bake for about 45 to 55 minutes, or until the potatoes are a deep golden brown and crispy. There's no need to flip them.
  • Remove the potatoes from the oven and, if you like, sprinkle them with some finely chopped fresh parsley.
    Golden roasted baby potatoes on baking sheet with herbs and garlic.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 730mgFiber: 1g
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