Smashed Potatoes with Garlic Butter: A Must-Try Delight!
Smashed Potatoes with Garlic Butter is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that combines crispy potatoes with rich garlic butter for a delightful flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash each one with a fork or potato masher.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the smashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- These potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg