Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe

This is Going to BLOW Your Mind How to Make Crispy Smashed Potatoes step by step

Mashed potatoes would get mashed with milk, butter, and usually sour cream into a creamy consistency. Smashed potatoes on the other hand get tossed with some olive oil and herbs then smashed into thin patties and roasted until crispy.

Are smashed potatoes the same as mashed potatoes?

How long should I bake smashed potatoes for?

Place in 350°F (177°C) preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until golden and crispy

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Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients:

2 lbs baby potatoes

1 tbsp olive oil

5 garlic cloves

3 sprigs rosemary

3 sprigs thyme

1 stick of butter

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°

Pop the potatoes into a pot and cover them with water. Bring to the boil with a pinch of salt and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked

Drain and cool off in an ice bath, until they are completely cool

Using a potato masher, gently smash the potato so that it breaks the surface and makes them super crispy

Arrange on a roasting tray, lined with parchment paper

In a small pan over low heat add the butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and olive oil, and simmer for a few minutes to infuse the butter

With a pastry brush apply infused butter to the potatoes

Place in the oven for 45-50 minutes until golden and crispy

Enjoy! Buen Provecho!