These crispy smashed potatoes are the ultimate side dish—fluffy on the inside and golden-crisp on the outside. Boiled, smashed, and roasted with butter, olive oil, and simple seasonings, they’re incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor. Great for weeknight dinners, holiday spreads, or whenever you need a satisfying, crowd-pleasing potato dish.
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 tsp salt and more to sprinkle on final step
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp parsley chopped, or green onion to garnish
Instructions
- Place potatoes into a pot and add water. Ensure potatoes are submerged in the water. Add salt then bring to boil
- Cook for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are done or they easily pierced through by a fork
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool for about 5 minutes
- Prepare a baking sheet and distribute the potatoes
- Using a serving fork, a masher, or the back of a measuring cup gently smash each potato to about 1/2 or 3/4 inch. Brush the melted butter and olive on the smashed potatoes then sprinkle with salt and ground pepper.
- Bake the potatoes for 35-40 minutes until nice and golden on the edges. Sprinkle with parsley or green onions, and enjoy!
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 876mgPotassium: 1198mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 137IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
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