Description
Garlic Butter Smash Potatoes with Crispy Edges are a delicious twist on traditional roasted potatoes, featuring tender, smashed baby potatoes coated in a rich garlic butter mixture and baked to a crispy, golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baby potatoes: Choose red or yellow for a vibrant look.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter: Melted, for that rich, buttery flavor.
- 4 cloves garlic: Minced, to add a punch of flavor.
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley: Chopped, for a fresh touch.
- 1 teaspoon paprika: For a hint of spice and color.
- Salt and pepper: To taste, enhancing all the flavors.
- Olive oil: For drizzling, ensuring extra crispiness.
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese, for an extra layer of flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and add the baby potatoes. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, gently smash each potato.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over each smashed potato.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes for extra crispiness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Choose baby potatoes for the best texture.
- Ensure potatoes are well-drained after boiling to achieve crispiness.
- Be gentle when smashing the potatoes to keep them intact.
- Check baking time as ovens can vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 250-300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300-400 mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4-5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Smash Potatoes, Crispy Potatoes, Side Dish, Easy Recipe