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A wooden platter with six crispy smashed potatoes topped with herbs, viewed from above. A sprig of parsley and garlic cloves are placed nearby on a marble surface.
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Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Garlic smashed potatoes are a simple yet flavorful side dish that combines creamy potatoes with the bold taste of garlic. They’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs baby red potatoes can also use yukon gold
  • 2 Tablespoons salt
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Wash potatoes and place in a pot with the 2 tablespoons of salt
  • Cover with 1 ½ - 2 quarts of water and bring to a boil
  • Boil until fork tender, about 25 minutes, do not cook until mushy just cook until fork tender
  • Meanwhile combine butter and oil in the pot, and heat over medium heat
  • Add garlic, parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and paprika to pan
    A white pot on a stove contains melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and various spices.
  • Bring to a simmer and simmer for about a minute
  • Preheat oven to 500º
  • When potatoes are done, drain
  • Remove from heat and add potatoes to pan
    A pot of small whole potatoes cooking with a herb and spice mixture.
  • Toss to coat potatoes with garlic butter mixture
  • Transfer potatoes to a parchment lined baking sheet
    A baking sheet with parchment paper holds twelve seasoned small red potatoes, ready for roasting.
  • Smash with the bottom of a heavy glass, and brush with remaining garlic butter
    A baking tray with parchment paper holds eleven red potatoes that have been partially mashed and baked, with a golden, crispy appearance.
  • Place in oven and bake for about 10  minutes until the bottom of potatoes are crispy
    A baking tray with mashed and roasted red potatoes, seasoned with herbs and garlic, placed on parchment paper.
  • Then, if desired, broil tops of potatoes until crispy
    A baking tray lined with parchment paper holds several smashed red potatoes seasoned with herbs and roasted to a golden finish.
  • Serve hot

Notes

Cook time: 35 minutes + time taken to bring potatoes to a boil
Yield: 6 servings

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 3879mg | Potassium: 805mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg