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    Garlic Smashed Potatoes

    Published: Jul 18, 2018 · Modified: Aug 9, 2019 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Garlic Smashed Potatoes with parsley and butter, an incredibly delicious side dish that makes a great alternative to the good old roast potatoes. Crispy, heavenly flavourful, and sinfully golden, these smashed potatoes are my new favourite side dish.

    Overhead shoot of a white plate with 6 garlic smashed potatoes

    The term smashed potatoes might seem a bit odd when you first hear about it, but actually these smashed potatoes are so delicious, you will find your self making them over and over again.

    It might take about the same time as the regular roast potatoes, but somehow, it seems quicker, perhaps because they only need about 20 minutes or so in the oven, since they are boiled beforehand.

    As much as I love the good old roast potatoes , if you cut them in bigger chunks, you keep checking the oven, hoping they are finally done. At least, that's what I do. I become pretty impatient when it comes to a good Sunday roast, probably my favourite food ever.

    Baby potatoes work better for this recipe, not only they boil quickly, but once they are smashed, they become a decent size anyway. Now, imagine a medium-sized potato, how odd would that look smashed!

    Note! I prefer to keep the skin on, it crisps up beautifully in the oven, but I guess you can also take it off, but now I'm unsure if they stay in one piece when you smash them.

    Collage of 2 photos to show the before and after cooking the garlic smashed potatoes

    HOW TO MAKE GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES

    To smash the potatoes, we must have the boiled beforehand. Baby potatoes boil quickly, even in their skin, so I usually just give them a wash, and boil with a pinch of salt until tender. Once they are boiled, they can be smashed.

    If you use a fork for that, I would be careful not to break them completely, perhaps a potato masher works better to just press on the potato to smash them well. Now, the combination of butter, garlic and parsley is a killer one, you get the most amazing combo of flavours, which works so well with the potatoes, it's almost impossible not to like it.

    I used oil as well before, but I decided I liked butter better, not only it gives more richness, but helps the potatoes crisp up better. If you like dill, go for it as well, it's a different flavour, but a delicious one anyway.

    So, wheter you serve these garlic smashed potatoes with your usual roast, BBQ or some sizzzling sausages, you know you are in for a treat. A super delicious one for sure. If you like roasted baby potatoes, how about my Crispy Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes?

    6 garlic smashed potatoes topped with chopped parsley

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    Garlic Smashed Potatoes
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    50 mins
    Total Time
    55 mins
     

    Garlic Smashed Potatoes with parsley and butter, an incredibly delicious side dish that makes a great alternative to the good old roast potatoes. Crispy, heavenly flavourful, and sinfully golden, these smashed potatoes are my new favourite side dish.

    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: party side dishes
    Servings: 9 smashed potatoes
    Calories: 81 kcal
    Ingredients
    • 9 baby potatoes
    • 2 tablespoon melted butter
    • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
    • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1/9 teaspoon black pepper
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Boil the potatoes in their skin until cooked through.

    2. Pre-heat the oven at 200 degrees Celsius (400 Fahrenheit).

    3. Use a fork or a potato masher to press on the potatoes and smash them, still keeping them in one piece, but trying to flatten them up as much as you can.

    4. Mix the melted butter with the minced garlic and parsley, and drizzle a bit over each of the smashed potatoes, then season with salt and pepper to your taste.

    5. Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes until the edges are begining to brown and they potatoes are crispy.

    6. Serve hot!

    Nutrition Facts
    Garlic Smashed Potatoes
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 81 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Cholesterol 6mg2%
    Sodium 156mg7%
    Potassium 315mg9%
    Carbohydrates 13g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 115IU2%
    Vitamin C 15.5mg19%
    Calcium 10mg1%
    Iron 0.6mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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