Description
These smashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy edges with a fluffy center, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- On a baking sheet, drizzle olive oil and place the potatoes. Use a fork or potato masher to gently smash each potato.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle this mixture over the smashed potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- These potatoes pair wonderfully with sour cream or your favorite dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg