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.
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.
How Do you Make Smashed Potatoes?
Smashed Potatoes are made in essentially three simple steps:
1. Softening the potatoes. This can be done either by steaming or roasting.
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.
3. Browning the potatoes. This can be done in a very hot oven or on the stove in a sauté pan.
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!
You should be able to find Melissa's Produces' Baby Dutch Yellow Potatoes all over right now.
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
I really hope you'll try these! No need to wait for a holiday -- hey, I made them yesterday! 😉
Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipe
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!
- 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
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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.
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While the potatoes are roasting, in a small bowl, mix the butter with the herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
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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.
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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!
Calorie count is only an estimate.
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Sophie
MMMMM,..Such a wondeful & well-flavoured easy dish to prepare! Yum!
valentina
Thank you, Sophie! So delicious with turkey and gravy!
John / Kitchen Riffs
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. 🙂
valentina
Smash away! Hope you love them! 🙂
Tisha
These look like the perfect side dish for any occasion!!! So yummy!
valentina
Thanks, Tisha!
Cindy Gordon
Smashed potatoes! YES! I LOVE LOVE LOVE potatoes!! I can't wait to try this!
valentina
Yay! Hope you try them!
Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter
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!
valentina
It pleases my family. 😉 Thank you!
Edyta at Eating European
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 🙂
valentina
I love it. I'm a "potato lady" too then. Hope you try these and love them as much as we do! Thank you!
David @ Spiced
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!
valentina
Yay! I think you'll love "smashing" the potatoes. You should get your little one to help! 🙂