Smashed Red Potatoes Recipe

Smashed Red Potatoes Recipe

from foodfaithfitness.com
Side Dish
45 min
133 kcal / serving

Move over, mashed potatoes—these buttery, crisp taters are even more fun to make!

Ingredients

  • 2 poundsbaby red potatoes
  • 3 tablespoonsbutter (melted)
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ¼ teaspoongarlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoononion powder
  • ¼ teaspoonitalian seasoning
  • fresh parsley (chopped (for garnish))

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 425°F.

  2. 2

    Place cleaned red potatoes in a pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.

  3. 3

    Drain the potatoes. Let them cool for about 5 minutes. Using a fork or potato masher, gently press each potato until it's about 1/2 inch thick.

  4. 4

    Place the smashed potatoes on a baking sheet lined with foil. Brush each potato lightly with melted butter mixed with olive oil.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the potatoes.

  6. 6

    Bake the potatoes until they are golden and crispy on the edges, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle fresh parsley on top.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately.