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!