Description
Crispy golden Rustic Smashed Potatoes deliver a perfect blend of crunchy exteriors and creamy centers, elevating simple ingredients into a mouthwatering side dish. Garlic, herbs, and olive oil create an irresistible flavor profile you’ll crave with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 8 small Yukon gold potatoes (1 1/2 pounds / 680 grams)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Fats:
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by washing Yukon gold variety thoroughly and place in a large pot of water. Add salt and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for approximately 25 minutes until potatoes reach tender consistency, ensuring even cooking without breaking down texture.
- Once cooked, drain potatoes and allow them to rest for 5 minutes, enabling steam to dissipate. Preheat oven to 425°F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Transfer potatoes to prepared baking sheet. Using a flat-bottomed tool like a jar or glass, gently press down on each potato to flatten. If potato skin lifts, carefully push back to edges to maximize crispiness.
- Create seasoning mixture by combining melted butter, olive oil, dried herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage), and garlic powder. Brush mixture generously over flattened potatoes, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle potatoes with salt and pepper, then place in preheated oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring closely after 35 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- For enhanced flavor, brush additional melted butter during final 10 minutes of baking. Remove when edges are golden and crispy, achieving a delectable exterior with a soft interior.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized Yukon gold potatoes with uniform shape for consistent cooking and perfect smashing results.
- Allow potatoes to steam dry after boiling to guarantee maximum crispiness when baking, preventing soggy texture.
- Mix dried herbs with butter and olive oil beforehand to create more even and intense flavor distribution across potato surfaces.
- Swap butter with olive oil for vegan version, or use ghee for lactose-sensitive individuals while maintaining rich, delicious taste profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg