Really Easy Smashed Potatoes Recipes

PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES

We've seen plenty of potato trends over the past few years: Retro hasselback potatoes made a comeback, buttery "melting" potatoes took over Pinterest soon after, and now smashed potatoes are the spuds of the moment. The idea is to simmer small potatoes until tender, then toss them with olive oil, flatten them and crisp them in the oven. It's simple - and insanely delicious. There are more than 35,000 #smashedpotatoes photos on Instagram, and many Food Network stars are obsessed, too. Here's how to make them like a pro.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Perfect Smashed Potatoes image

Steps:

Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

Ingredients

SMASHED POTATOES

These are little potato morsels, twice-cooked and infused with flavor. My family asks for them often!

Provided by amanda81

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Smashed Potatoes image

Steps:

Place potatoes in a saucepan, fill with water to cover the potatoes, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook the potatoes until tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow potatoes to cool.
While potatoes are cooking, combine olive oil, butter, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, savory, sea salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir with a fork to combine well.
Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, and lightly press down on the potatoes to partially crush them. Spoon the oil-herb mixture over each potato.
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the potatoes are beginning to crisp, about 25 minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 240.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds small yellow-fleshed potatoes
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon butter at room temperature
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon ground thyme
½ teaspoon dried savory
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

BASIC MASHED POTATOES

If you love good, old fashioned mashed potatoes this is the perfect recipe. Simple and delicious.

Provided by Esmee Williams

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Basic Mashed Potatoes image

Steps:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 76.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Ingredients

2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste