Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of smashed potatoes, where a fluffy interior meets a crispy, golden exterior. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, this simple yet impressive dish is sure to become a favorite at your table. With every crunchy bite bursting with flavor, these smashed potatoes are not just a side dish; they’re an experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Wash and cover Yukon Gold potatoes with cold water in a large pot. Add salt and boil until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Drain and Cool: Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Smash: On a parchment-lined baking sheet, gently smash each potato to about half an inch thick.
- Season: Drizzle olive oil over each smashed potato and sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg