Smashed Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
Deliciously crisp edges encasing creamy flavorful potatoes.
Smashed Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
To a large pot, add:
1 qt water
Bring to a boil over high heat, add:
1 tsp salt
~1 lb red potatoes, cut in half
Cover and reduce heat to medium-low, cook potatoes for 15-20 minutes until fork tender. Drain.
Begin preheating oven to 425F.
To a baking sheet, add:
2 Tbsp oil
Cooked potatoes
Use a potato masher (or the bottom of a cup) to press down on each potato, smashing it to ~3/4” thick. Drizzle with:
2 Tbsp butter, melted
Sprinkle with:
Garlic salt
Roast for 15-20 minutes, until golden. Serve hot.
Brenda’s tips:
Serving size: 4 servings
Add any combination of herbs and spices to change up the flavor, some recommendations:
Salt, pepper & parsley
Parmesan, paprika & garlic salt
Salt, crushed rosemary & thyme