Description
🥔 Crispy edges and a buttery, garlicky interior make these smashed potatoes a perfect side for any dinner.
🧈 The simple technique of boiling, smashing, and high‑heat roasting gives a restaurant‑level texture at home.
Ingredients
– 680 g (1 ½ lb) baby Yukon Gold potatoes (about 10-14 potatoes)
– 2 Tbsp + ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
– 4 Tbsp (½ stick) unsalted butter
– 4 cloves garlic, finely grated (≈1 Tbsp)
– 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
– ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1-Wash and boil the baby potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let them cool slightly.
2-Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
3-Arrange the cooked potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4-Use a potato masher or the bottom of a glass to gently press down on each potato until it slightly flattens but remains in one piece.
5-In a small saucepan, melt the butter and mix in the minced garlic. Allow the garlic to infuse the butter over low heat for 2-3 minutes without burning.
6-Drizzle the garlic butter evenly over the smashed potatoes, making sure each is well coated.
7-Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8-Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
9-Optional – garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
10-Serve hot as a delicious side dish. For vegan adaptation, use plant-based butter and check seasoning for dietary compliance.
Notes
🥔 Use baby Yukon Gold potatoes for the best texture, though any small‑to‑medium potatoes work.
🧄 Grate the garlic very finely to prevent burning during the high‑heat roasting.
🌿 Feel free to add extra herbs or spices such as rosemary or smoked paprika for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Boil, smash, and roast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (≈ 150 g)
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 0.9 g
- Sodium: 292 mg
- Fat: 7.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.4 g
- Fiber: 2.6 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: garlic, butter, smashed potatoes, crispy