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A smashed garlic potato on parchment paper.

Smashed Garlic Potatoes

Quick smashed potatoes. Crispy smashed potatoes. Everybody loves smashed potatoes - they are easy, fast, and absolutely addictive. You'll NEVER be able to eat just one of these Smashed Garlic Potatoes!
Servings: 4 servings
Chef Alli
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs. small yellow or red potatoes (or tri-colored potatoes) rinsed well and dried
  • 1 Tbs. kosher salt
  • 3 Tbs. olive oil
  • 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (may substitute 1 tsp. granulated garlic, if preferred) minced or crushed
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot; cover the potatoes with water until they are submerged by 1-inch; add 1 Tbs. salt to the water. Over medium-high heat, bring the potatoes to a boil, continuing to cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, approx. 20-25 minutes.
  • Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and let them rest for about 5 minutes to cool just a bit.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a small sauce pan over medium low heat, add 2 Tbs. olive oil and the butter. When the butter is melted, remove the sauce pan from the heat, whisking in the garlic.
  • Cover a rimmed baking sheet well with foil; add a sheet of parchment paper over the top, if desired. Drizzle the baking sheet with 1 Tbs. olive oil.
  • Spread the cooked potatoes out over the oiled baking sheet. Using a fork, potato masher, or the bottom of a glass, smash the potatoes to about 1/2-inch thickness. *The thinner the potatoes, the more crispy they cook up.
  • Drizzle the potatoes with half of the butter/garlic mixture. Slow roast the potatoes for about 55-60 minutes or until they are golden brown with crispy edges and a creamy center. (Thank you, salted water!!)
    Remove the potatoes from the oven, drizzling them with the remaining butter/garlic mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 1786mgPotassium: 1043mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 191IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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