Extra Crispy and Creamy Smashed Potatoes

Creamy Smashed Potatoes are extra crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Garlic and fresh parsley or thyme just add to the goodness.

I love this potato dish so much. Well, let’s be honest, I just love potatoes so much. But these are just perfect because they have the crispiness of french fries, but also the creaminess of mashed potatoes. I almost always add garlic to my mashed potatoes, so naturally, I added garlic to these.

These take a little time, but they aren’t difficult at all. They are a perfect side dish. In addition, I think they are perfect with brunch!

You can use yellow potatoes. But I often buy the potato medley that has purple, red and yellow potatoes for this dish.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 2 lbs yellow potatoes (you can also use red or even purple)
• 3 T olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 T fresh thyme or parsley (can also used dried)
• salt and pepper to taste

The first step is to wash the potatoes. Next, put them in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Salt the water.

Bring the potatoes to a boil and simmer them until tender when pierced with a fork. It will take about 15 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes. When they are tender, drain them.

Lightly spray a large baking sheet with a non stick spray. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet. Using a measuring cup or glass, smash the potatoes until they are flattened but still in one piece.

Mix the olive oil, garlic and herbs together in a small bowl. Pour the olive oil mixture onto the potatoes, trying to make sure that each potato gets a good amount of the mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Bake at 450 for 20-25 minutes. They should be golden brown and crisp. If they don’t seem very crispy, you can turn the oven to broil for a minute.

Serve immediately. If you are planning a meal, try to time it so that these are the last thing to come out of the oven. They are definitely best when they are fresh off the pan.

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Extra Crispy and Creamy Smashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs yellow potatoes (you can also use red or even purple)
• 3 T olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 T fresh thyme or parsley (can also used dried)
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1

Wash the potatoes.

2

Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water.

3

Salt the water generously.

4

Bring them to a boil.

5

Simmer for about 15 minutes or until a fork can easily pierce them.

6

Drain the potatoes.

7

Lightly spray a large baking sheet with non stick spray.

8

Place potatoes on the pan and gently smash with a glass or measuring cup until flattened but still in one piece.

9

Mix olive oil, garlic and parsley or thyme in a small bowl.

10

Cover each potato with the olive oil mixture.

11

Sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired.

12

Bake at 450 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

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Serve immediately.