Really Easy Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Posted On September 11, 2020
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Hi All. It really doesn’t get much easier for a side dish than this Garlic Smashed Potato recipe. Simply boil the potatoes first, put them onto a baking sheet, smash them gently, drizzle with olive oil, minced garlic and some onion powder. Roast that in the oven for a few more minutes and you have a wonderful side for your dinner! I hope you enjoy this one.



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Really Easy Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Roasting Time15 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 45minutes, Garlic Mashed, Garlic Smashed, Mashed Potatoes, Side dish, Smashed Potatoes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 278kcal
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • Boiling Pot
  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Nonstick Cooking Spray
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board/Pad

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds small white or red potatoes. (Can use Yukon Golds and just cut into halves) Leave peels on
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (can substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (use more to your taste if desired)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (use more to your taste if desired)

Instructions

Boiling the potatoes

  • Boil your potatoes in a pot of hot water for 20 minutes or until potatoes are reasonably soft.
  • After 20 minutes, drain your potatoes.

Roasting the potatoes

  • Preheat your oven to 400F.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. (you can also just use the baking sheet as is)
  • Spray with non stick cooking spray
  • Transfer your potatoes to your baking sheet and gently smash each one with your spatula. You do not want to "pulverize" these potatoes. Just give them a gentle smash so they remain somewhat whole.
  • Once your potatoes are smashed, drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes.
  • Melt your butter (either in microwave or separate pan) and drizzle over the potatoes.
  • Drizzle the minced garlic (or garlic powder) over the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle the onion powder, pepper and salt over the potatoes.
  • Gently toss the potatoes to coat thoroughly.
  • Place baking sheet into the preheated 400F oven and cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes are slightly golden. Feel free to pull the potatoes out about 7 minutes in and gently toss again to promote even cooking.
  • Take your potatoes out of the oven and serve immediately. We like ours with a touch of ranch or sour cream but if you want to keep it light, they are just as good plan too!

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.9g | Protein: 2.5g | Fat: 18.1g | Saturated Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.9g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0mg