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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
Cook Time 45 minutes
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.