Name: Crispy Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 medium red potatoes (2 lb. total); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon each: pepper and dried thyme; 2 large garlic cloves, very finely minced

Description

Crispy Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes are an insanely delicious side dish recipe. They’re easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner and pretty enough to serve to guests.

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Ingredients

8 medium red potatoes (2 lb. total)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon each: pepper and dried thyme
2 large garlic cloves, very finely minced

Instructions

Place the potatoes in a large pot (so they are in a single layer) and cover them with an inch of water. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic.
Remove the potatoes from the pot and let them cool slightly. Turn your oven to broil with the rack near the top.
Smash the potatoes (see notes) then drizzle them with the oil and herbs. Broil for 10 minutes, or until the tops are crispy.

Notes

To smash the potatoes:

Use your fist to punch them. This way is more fun but also messier.
Gently squish the potatoes with the palm of your hand or something heavy, like a pot. This way you’ll get prettier looking smashed potatoes.