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
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.
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Ajahar Islam
[email protected]I'm on a low-carb diet and I'm always looking for new ways to cook potatoes that are low in carbs. These smashed potatoes are a great option. They're low in carbs and they're really filling.
MD nayem Kazi
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new ways to cook potatoes. These smashed potatoes were a great find. They're easy to make and they're really delicious.
Alison Clardy
[email protected]These potatoes were really good, but they were a lot of work to make. I think I'll only make them for special occasions.
Mandoz Mando
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my potatoes turned out mushy. I think I overcooked them.
Mishelle Buminsay
[email protected]These potatoes were really bland. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.
GSM
[email protected]These smashed potatoes were a bit too salty for my taste. I think next time I'll use less salt.
Jessica Harris
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of potatoes, but these smashed potatoes were really good. I liked the crispy texture and the flavor was great.
Brian Armendariz
[email protected]These potatoes were so easy to make and they were so delicious! I used Yukon Gold potatoes and they were perfect. I served them with a dollop of sour cream and they were the perfect side dish.
Coumba Ba
[email protected]I've made smashed potatoes before, but they never turned out as good as this recipe. The key is to really smash them down with a fork or potato masher. This creates a larger surface area for the potatoes to crisp up. I also used a little bit of olive
Md Ronyrahman
[email protected]These smashed potatoes were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I served them with a garlic aioli dipping sauce and they were a hit with