Smashed Roasted Potatoes
With just 6 ingredients, these smashed roasted potatoes turn out golden brown and crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They are a versatile side dish and go with almost any main.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds small yellow potatoes Yukon Gold
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
- Flaky sea salt for serving
Instructions
- Place the potatoes and 1 tablespoon kosher salt in a large pot. Fill with cold water covering the potatoes by 1 inch. On the stove over high heat, bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat, partially cover the pot with a lid and simmer the potatoes until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a knife, about 25-30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Coat a baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the potatoes on the pan spacing them a couple inches apart, Use a potato masher or the bottom of a glass to smash them down.
- Drizzle the tops of the potatoes with the remaining oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the potatoes for 35-40 minutes until they are golden brown and the edges are crispy.
- Garnish with minced chives and flaky sea salt before serving.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. You can warm them in a 350-degree F oven. They will not reach quite the same level of crispiness as when they are first roasted.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 1932mg | Potassium: 963mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg