Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 20 baby red or yellow potatoes
1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter
- 1 carton Progresso™ vegetable broth
32 oz
- 1/2 cup butter
melted
- 3 cloves garlic
finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
Directions
- 1
Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed pan with cooking spray.
- 2
In 5-quart Dutch oven, mix potatoes and broth; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with fork; drain, reserving broth for another use if desired. Shake pan with potatoes over low heat to dry. Remove from heat.
- 3
In small bowl, mix melted butter and garlic. Pour 1/4 cup of the butter mixture over potatoes; toss to coat thoroughly. Place potatoes in pan. Use bottom of glass or measuring cup to flatten each potato to about 1/2-inch thickness. Drizzle top with remaining butter mixture; season with salt.
- 4
Bake 35 to 40 minutes, turning once, until browned and crispy. Transfer to serving platter; sprinkle with chives.
Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes
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About this Recipe
Tired of bland side dishes? These Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes are about to become your new favorite. Imagine perfectly tender, fluffy insides with irresistibly crispy, golden-brown exteriors, all infused with rich garlic butter – they're simple enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for any special occasion.
This recipe truly shines by transforming humble baby red or yellow potatoes into something spectacular. The key is in how the potatoes are prepared, ensuring they absorb flavor before they're smashed and crisped. The combination of rich butter, aromatic fresh garlic, and a hint of salt creates a symphony of savory notes that will have everyone reaching for more.
What can you expect from these Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes? A delightful textural contrast with every bite. You'll savor the shatteringly crisp skin yielding to a creamy, buttery interior. The fresh chives sprinkled generously at the end cut through the richness, adding a bright, oniony finish that makes the flavors pop. It's a remarkably easy dish to achieve restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen.
Customization & Variations
While these buttery, crispy potatoes are perfect as-is, you can easily adapt them. The recipe uses Progresso™ vegetable broth for a delicious base, making this dish naturally vegetarian. Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic to your preference for a bolder flavor. If you don't have fresh chives on hand, a sprinkle of fresh parsley could offer a similar fresh green note, though chives offer a unique subtle onion flavor.
These Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes are versatile enough for any dinner table, whether accompanying a holiday roast or serving as a satisfying side to a casual weeknight meal. They pair wonderfully with almost any main course and are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.