Smashed Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes

from marthastewart.com
5 servings

Crispy smashed potatoes make the perfect accompaniment to any number of mains.

Ingredients

  • 2 poundssmall multicolored potatoes
  • coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 6 sprigsfresh thyme, picked
  • sour cream, for serving (optional)
  • chopped fresh chives, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 425 degrees.

  2. 2

    Bring potatoes to a boil in a large pot of water generously seasoned with salt. Cook until fork tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drizzle two rimmed baking sheets with 1 to 2 tablespoons oil each. Arrange potatoes on baking sheet and lightly crush each potato with the heel of your hand until potatoes are about ½ inch thick. Brush potatoes with remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with thyme. Roast, turning halfway through baking time, until golden and crisp, about 25 minutes.

  4. 4

    Serve with sour cream and chives, if desired.