Really Easy Garlic Smashed Potatoes

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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: people

Calories: 278kcal

Cost: $3

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)

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