GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES

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This double-cooking technique (boiling, then roasting) works very well with whole red potatoes. The finished potatoes are rough and crisp and very good.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 red potatoes (unpeeled)
3 cloves garlic, halved
1/4 cup olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot combine the potatoes and garlic with enough water to cover them by several inches.
  • Bring the water to a boil, cover the pan, and lower the heat.
  • Let the pototoes simmer steadily for 20 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a skewer.
  • Set the oven at 450 degrees.
  • Have on hand a 12-inch baking dish.
  • Rub the dish with a thin film of oil.
  • Drain the potatoes and garlic and set them aside until they are cool enough to handle- do not let the potatoes become cold.
  • Cut the potatoes into quarters and squeeze each one with your fingers or set the potatoes on a board and tap them lightly with a mallet.
  • Transfer the potatoes to the baking dish, packing them tightly into the dish.
  • Chop the garlic and scatter it on the potatoes.
  • Drizzle the oil on top of the potatoes and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the dish to the hot oven.
  • Roast the potatoes for 20 minutes or until the top is crusty and golden brown.
  • Serve at once.

Arnu Corona
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I'll probably try a different recipe next time.


Cynxer
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Jakir Ahmed
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my potatoes didn't turn out crispy at all.


Ava Smart
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These potatoes are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Dd aauhn
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I love these potatoes! They're so versatile. I've served them with chicken, fish, and steak. They're always a hit.


Mia Gilmatam
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These potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. They're easy to make and they always turn out great.


Mohamed Mode
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I've tried many garlic smashed potato recipes, but this one is by far the best. The potatoes are so crispy and flavorful.


Sandra Sedo
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I made these potatoes for my family and they loved them. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


D J PAGOL
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These potatoes were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Haider Shigri
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Overall, I thought these potatoes were just okay. I wouldn't make them again.


Amar Halilaj
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These potatoes were a bit too crispy for my liking. I think I'll smash them a little less next time.


Agha Syed
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I found these potatoes to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more garlic and herbs next time.


umesh khatri
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These potatoes were a bit too greasy for my taste.


Zack Jackson
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I've made these potatoes several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out great.


Olofinware Kayode
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I made these potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


abubakar mohamedmansaray
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These potatoes were so good! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.


Kreshnik Jonuzi
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I'm not a huge fan of potatoes, but these garlic smashed potatoes were surprisingly delicious. The garlic and herbs really gave them a lot of flavor.


Salma Khatun
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These garlic smashed potatoes were a hit at my last dinner party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.


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