Smashed Potatoes

Tired of the same ole mashed potatoes? Try these crispy-on-the-outside / creamy-on-the-inside potatoes to brighten up a winter’s day. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 76 kcal

Equipment

  • Stockpot
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb potato* small reds, purples, yellows, etc
  • 2 cloves garlic* minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 and spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray or lightly oil.
  • In a large pot, add potatoes and water so that the water line sits about 1 inch above the potatoes. Boil for 15-20 minutes. Drain very well.
  • Put the boiled potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a potato masher or fork, carefully smash the potatoes until flattened but still in one piece. Top with olive oil, garlic and herbs of choice. Place into oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • One final time, taste the potatoes and season with extra salt if needed.
  • Then serve warm, garnished with any extra toppings that you might like, and enjoy!

Notes

Toppings: chopped fresh chives* or green onions*, thyme, butter, freshly-cracked black pepper, salt, sour cream
Adapted from Damn Delicious

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
Keyword fall, garlic, green onion, herbs, holiday, potatoes, thyme, under5, winter