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    Home » Sides » Garlic Smashed Baby Potatoes

    Garlic Smashed Baby Potatoes

    Sep 18, 2018 · by Valentina · 14 Comments

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    It doesn't get much better than this Garlic Smashed Potatoes recipe. A perfect side dish for Thanksgiving -- or any day! Full of fresh, aromatic herbs, they're rich, creamy and over the top delicious.Curvy ceramic dish full with Herb Garlic Smashed Potatoes and fresh thyme.

    What are Smashed Potatoes?


    Do you love French fries and mashed potatoes?

    Well my friends, Smashed Potatoes are a combination of both of these delectable treats.

    Typically made with smaller potatoes, like Baby Dutch Yellow potatoes, New or Fingerlings, the key to smashed potatoes is keeping them soft inside, while achieving a super crispy outside.

    Close up of Herb Garlic Smashed Potatoes with fresh thyme sprig.

    How Do you Make Smashed Potatoes?


    Smashed Potatoes are made in essentially three simple steps:

    Sheet pan full with Baby Dutch Yellow Potatoes with olive oil.

    1. Softening the potatoes. This can be done either by steaming or roasting.

    Roasted Baby Dutch Yellow Potatoes on a sheet pan.2. "Smashing" the potatoes. I use a smooth meat mallet for this, but you can also use the bottom of your smallest sauté pan or even the back of a large metal spatula.

    Sheet pan full with smashed potatoes.

    3. Browning the potatoes. This can be done in a very hot oven or on the stove in a sauté pan.

    Sheet pan full of golden, crispy smashed potatoes

    A Thanksgiving side . . .

    Just imagine these soft and crispy potatoes, seasoned with butter and fresh herbs next to your tender slices of Smoky Paprika Bacon Roasted Turkey, with gravy running under them. Yum!

    Close up of a very crispy msashed potato with butter melting on top, on a sheet pan.

    You should be able to find Melissa's Produces' Baby Dutch Yellow Potatoes all over right now.

    Close up of a smashed potato with herb garlic butter melting on top, on a sheet pan.

    More Smashed Potato recipes . . .

    • Curried Smashed Potato Stew
    • Smoky Spanish Smashed Potato Casserole
    • Smashed Potato Pizza "Crust"
    • Breakfast Bacon and Eggs Smashed Potato Pizza
    • Caramelized Onion Tomato Smashed Potato Pizza

    Small dish fulled with Herb Garlic Smashed Potatoes and a fresh thyme sprig.

    I really hope you'll try these!  No need to wait for a holiday -- hey, I made them yesterday! 😉

    Close up of Garlic-Herb Smashed Potatoes with fresh thyme sprig.

    Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipe

    Valentina K. Wein
    It doesn't get much better than Herb Garlic Smashed Potatoes! A perfect Thanksgiving side dish recipe, full of fresh, aromatic herbs, they're rich, creamy and oh-so-delicious!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 216 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • olive oil for the pan
    • 1¾ pound Idaho Baby Dutch Yellow Potatoes, washed and dried
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 tablespoon mixed fresh herbs (I use sage, oregano and thyme), finely chopped
    • ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F and drizzle the bottom of a sheet pan with olive oil. Place the potatoes on the pan and once the oven is ready, roast them until they're tender, about 25 minutes. A fork should easily slide in and out, and the skin should be beginning to wrinkle. When you remove them from the oven, turn the heat up to 425°F.
    • While the potatoes are roasting, in a small bowl, mix the butter with the herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
    • Once the potatoes come out of the oven, use a smooth meat mallet or the bottom of a your smallest sauté pan to gently press down on the potatoes. They will crack and become flat on both sides. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper and place them in the now 425°F oven until the undersides of the potatoes are becoming golden, about 10 minutes. Then flip them over and continue to roast until golden, about another 10 minutes.
    • Remove the pan from the oven and add a small dollop of the prepared garlic-herb butter to each potato. Let it melt and serve!

    NOTES

    Calorie count is only an estimate.

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 216kcal
    Keywords great for Thanksgiving, fall comfort food recipes
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sophie

      November 15, 2012 at 10:07 am

      MMMMM,..Such a wondeful & well-flavoured easy dish to prepare! Yum!

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 16, 2012 at 6:56 am

        Thank you, Sophie! So delicious with turkey and gravy!

        Reply
    2. John / Kitchen Riffs

      September 19, 2018 at 8:23 am

      Who doesn't like potatoes? I almost never "smash" them for some reason, but you've definitely inspired me. These look amazing! Thanks so much. 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 19, 2018 at 11:32 am

        Smash away! Hope you love them! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Tisha

      September 19, 2018 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      These look like the perfect side dish for any occasion!!! So yummy!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 19, 2018 at 11:38 am

        Thanks, Tisha!

        Reply
    4. Cindy Gordon

      September 19, 2018 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      Smashed potatoes! YES! I LOVE LOVE LOVE potatoes!! I can't wait to try this!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 19, 2018 at 11:40 am

        Yay! Hope you try them!

        Reply
    5. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

      September 19, 2018 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      I've been salivating all over whilst looking through your beautiful photos! Such a great dish - it would be a definite family pleaser for everyone!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 19, 2018 at 11:42 am

        It pleases my family. 😉 Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Edyta at Eating European

      September 19, 2018 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      My husband laughs at me and calls me "potato lady". I can eat potatoes 3 times a day. I love your recipe and I'm going to add it to my potato recipe rotation 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 19, 2018 at 11:42 am

        I love it. I'm a "potato lady" too then. Hope you try these and love them as much as we do! Thank you!

        Reply
    7. David @ Spiced

      September 20, 2018 at 4:58 am

      That's it! I'm making these (and soon), Valentina! I've had a smashed potatoes recipe on my 'to-make' list for quite some time, but I'm actually printing this out now and laying it on my kitchen counter. No way I can miss it then! I love the garlic + herbs, and this would be an excellent comfort food side dish for chilly days!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 20, 2018 at 3:32 pm

        Yay! I think you'll love "smashing" the potatoes. You should get your little one to help! 🙂

        Reply

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