Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 heaping cups baby red or yellow potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ tablespoon garlic paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Clean potatoes by using a scrub brush or damp kitchen towel.
  3. Add potatoes to a pot and cover them with water. Bring potatoes to a boil, and boil 10 minutes until tender. Drain the potatoes.
  4. Place the potatoes on the lined baking sheet, and cover the heel of your palm with a kitchen towel. Slowly apply firm pressure to the potatoes, allowing them to flatten and smash under your palm. Do your best to keep each potato in one piece by not pressing all the way down to the pan.
  5. In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic paste, and salt to form a paste. If you're using raw garlic, simply mince it very small and smash it with the side of your knife until you have more of a paste.
  6. Drizzle the mixture over the potatoes and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until crisp and browned. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Uproot Kitchen at https://uprootkitchen.com/2016/02/17/crispy-garlic-smashed-potatoes/