Smashed Potatoes

The holiday of Lag Baomer is coming up this weekend.
I loved to sit near the bonfire with my friends as a child, roasting potatoes and marshmallows. But now, as an adult, I can only think of how dangerous fires can be, but I still miss the roasted potatoes.
This simple recipe is my favorite way to make potatoes, and I thought it could be a fun way to kind of celebrate the holiday at home.

How to Make the Best Smashed Potatoes?

Let the potatoes steam dry a bit after smashing them. This ensures optimum crispiness.

Choose small potatoes rather than large ones. Choose potatoes around the size of a golf ball or two.

Be generous (and creative) with spices and herbs: Chili flakes, rosemary, sage, fresh garlic…the possibilities are endless.

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Smashed Potatoes

Author Rachel

Prep Time 4 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Yield 6

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Description

Smashed Potatoes have the best of both worlds – a soft inside with a crispy exterior.

Kosher, Pareve

Equipment

• Parchment paper
• Baking sheet
• Saucepan

Ingredients

• ▢ 1-2 pounds (1/2-1 Kg) small-to-medium red or yellow potatoes
• ▢ 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil plus a little more for greasing
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon salt plus a little more to taste
• ▢ 1/8 Teaspoon ground pepper
• ▢ 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs like chives, green onion, and thyme  optional

Instructions

Prepare the potatoes:

• Scrub and rinse potatoes under running water. Remove any black spots.
• Place potatoes in a large pot of water with 1 tablespoon of salt, and cover. Bring to the boil; cook for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain.
• Let them cool until they can be handled safely.

Baking:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C.
• Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
• Evenly distribute the potatoes over the prepared baking sheet. Use the palm of your hand (or a fork) to lightly flatten the potatoes to a height of about ½ inch (1 cm).
• Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Bake until they are golden and crispy (about 15-20 minutes).
• Remove from the oven. Sprinkle them with chopped fresh herbs (optional), and serve hot and serve immediately.

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