Smashed Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs
Delicious smashed potatoes with garlic and a pinch of herbs, rosemary and thyme is quick and easy to make for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or is even perfect for your weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds little red (or yellow) potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter (I use salted butter)
- 2 cloves minced garlic (or 1 teaspoon)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (rosemary and thyme)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
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preheat oven to 425°
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Boil whole potatoes in a big pot until fork easily slides into the soft centers, approximately 10-15 minutes. Strain in a colander and allow to sit for a few minutes to sort of air dry.
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Either grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper. Dump potatoes onto pan and smash each one down with the back of a fork or potato masher, keeping them in one piece.
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Bake for about 12 minutes.
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While potatoes are baking, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sautee for about a minute. Remove from heat and stir in olive oil and freshly chopped herbs.
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Remove potatoes from the oven and drizzle with butter mixture, evenly disbursing the minced garlic. Sprinkle potatoes with salt and pepper.
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Put potatoes back in the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes or until potatoes begin to turn golden brown. Keep a close eye on them to be sure to remove them from the oven before the garlic burns.