Description
Rustic rosemary garlic smashed potatoes bring Mediterranean comfort to your plate with crispy edges and herbal charm. Golden potato perfection delivers irresistible flavor you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) baby potatoes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Oils and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Submerge baby potatoes in a generously salted water bath, simmering for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender and easily pierced.
- Activate the oven to a blazing 450F (230C), positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet inside to prepare the cooking surface.
- After carefully draining the potatoes, allow them to rest momentarily and cool slightly. Using a robust fork or potato masher, delicately flatten each potato to approximately 1/2 inch thickness, creating rustic, uneven surfaces.
- Strategically arrange the smashed potatoes across the prepared baking sheet, ensuring minimal overlap and maximum exposure.
- Lavishly cascade olive oil over the potatoes, then generously dust with minced garlic, finely chopped rosemary, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper for maximum flavor infusion.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven, roasting for 20-25 minutes. Midway through cooking, expertly flip each potato to guarantee uniform golden-brown crispiness and even caramelization.
- Transfer the aromatic, herb-crusted potatoes to a serving platter, presenting them immediately while maintaining their irresistible crunch and temperature.
Notes
- Choose small, uniform baby potatoes for even cooking and consistent smashing results.
- Ensure potatoes are thoroughly dried after boiling to achieve maximum crispiness when roasting.
- Salt the boiling water generously to infuse potatoes with flavor from the start of cooking.
- Use a sturdy fork or flat-bottomed glass for perfect potato smashing without breaking them apart.
- Drizzle extra olive oil between smashed potatoes to enhance golden, crispy edges.
- Allow enough space between potatoes on the baking sheet for proper air circulation and crunchiness.
- Try alternative herbs like thyme or oregano for different flavor profiles.
- Consider adding grated parmesan cheese during the last 5 minutes of roasting for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg