Description
Golden, shatteringly crispy smashed potatoes topped with a rich garlic herb butter. This foolproof side dish offers unbeatable texture and flavor, perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into 2-inch chunks)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper (generous amounts)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Wash potatoes and cut into uniform 2-inch chunks. Do not peel.
- Place potatoes in a large pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Do not overcook.
- Drain potatoes in a colander and let them steam dry for 5 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place hot potatoes on the baking sheet and smash each one flat to about ½ inch thick using a heavy measuring cup.
- Drizzle oil over the smashed potatoes and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown and crispy.
- While potatoes bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Add minced garlic, parsley, and thyme to the butter. Simmer gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant (do not brown).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
- Drizzle the garlic herb butter over the hot potatoes immediately after removing them from the oven.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure potatoes are dry before smashing to maximize crispiness. Smash potatoes while they are still hot. Do not add raw garlic to the oven as it will burn. For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes. Leftovers can be reheated in an air fryer or oven to restore crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
Keywords: crispy smashed potatoes, garlic herb butter, side dish, holiday recipes, easy potatoes, vegetarian side