Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Hey guys! I’m back with another favorite/new recipe. This was absolutely delicious and honestly, I see it being a staple for future BBQ’s.

It was so easy to make and I plan to make them again except on the grill. Let’s see how that one turns out…

So let’s get to it!

Cassandra Carillo

Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Easy side, perfect for BBQ's, and a nice way to change up your typical "baked potato".

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4 People

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 161

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 bag Mini potatoes Any variety. I used "The Little Potato Co."
• 1 Garlic Clove Crushed
• 1.5 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Parsley sprinkle on top if desired
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste

Method

 

1. Boil potatoes until soft
2. While potatoes are boiling, mix together EVOO and crushed garlic clove.
3. Prepare a baking sheet and when potatoes are soft, drain and place on baking sheet.

   Pre-heat oven to 425F
4. Next, let cool slightly until safe to touch. then use a potato masher or a fork and smashed potatoes.
5. Coat smashed potatoes with the olive oil, garlic mixture.
6. Bake uncovered until the bottoms are crisp and the tops are a golden color. apprx 20-25min.
7. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garnish with parsley and some Parmesan cheese if you'd like!

Notes

*Apprx macros per serving w/o cheese: 5f/26c/3p

 

I am not a registered dietitian or nutritionist. These macros are an approximate and will change depending on amounts and brands used. 

These were super easy to make, with only a few burned finger tips in the process. Sacrificed to a good cause though…. I learned my lesson lol. Let all potatoes cool a bit before smashing!

I feel like this was a happy medium between french fry meets mashed potatoes. Enjoy!!