Description
A simple and delicious recipe for smashed potatoes, perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash the baby potatoes and place them in a pot of salted water.
- Boil the potatoes for about 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet.
- Use a fork or the bottom of a glass to gently smash each potato.
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle garlic, salt, and pepper over the smashed potatoes.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure not to overboil the potatoes.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Try different herbs for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smashed potatoes, easy recipe, beginner cooking