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Crispy Smashed Roasted Potatoes with Garlic Herb Butter

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These crispy smashed roasted potatoes feature a perfect crunch with a soft, fluffy inside, bathed in rich garlic herb butter. A simple yet wildly satisfying side dish perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Place the baby Yukon Gold potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water by an inch. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15–20 minutes. Do not overcook.
  2. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  3. Drain the potatoes and let them sit for a few minutes to dry off excess moisture.
  4. In a small bowl, mix softened unsalted butter with minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, chopped parsley, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until combined.
  5. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Place the potatoes on the sheet, spacing them out evenly.
  6. Using a potato masher or the bottom of a glass, gently press down on each potato until flattened to about ½-inch thickness, keeping them in one piece.
  7. Drizzle or brush a little olive oil over the smashed potatoes.
  8. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through for even browning.
  9. About 5 minutes before the end of roasting, brush the garlic herb butter generously over each potato.
  10. If using Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it over the potatoes in the last 2 minutes of roasting.
  11. Remove from oven and let the potatoes rest for a minute before serving.

Notes

Dry the boiled potatoes well before smashing and roasting to ensure crispiness. Use high heat (450°F) for the best crust. Flip potatoes halfway through roasting for even browning. Add garlic herb butter near the end to prevent burning. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes watching carefully. Can be adapted for vegan diets by substituting butter with vegan margarine or coconut oil.

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