Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, these smashed potatoes are a delicious side dish!

When it comes to starches, white potatoes are definitely not as bad as you might think. So, if you are going to eat them, which you should, why not forgo the plain old boiled and baked versions and try these crispy smashed potatoes instead?

These spuds are one of my favorite potato side dishes. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll have seen that I often pair these little numbers with a couple of eggs for a great breakfast. In fact, the best thing about this recipe is that you can make a big batch of them ahead of time, which is often what I do when I eat them in the morning. They store incredibly well in the fridge and freezer, so adding them to breakfast, lunch, or dinner can be done very easily. One big bag of baby potatoes, also known as new potatoes, will feed a crowd or make plenty of leftovers for a whole week of meals. Plus, you can easily mix up the flavor by adding any variety of herbs or spices you have. A little garlic powder on them goes a long way, or you could also spice them up with curry powder, paprika, or cumin for a funky side dish.

More Healthy Potato Side Dishes:

• Roasted Potatoes
• Hasselback Potatoes

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Author: Stephanie Kay

Fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, these crispy smashed potatoes are really the best of both potato worlds!

• Author: Stephanie Kay
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Category: Sides
• Method: Roasted

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Ingredients

• 20 baby potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. In a large pot of boiling water, cook potatoes until tender and can be pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.
3. Once potatoes are done cooking, strain well and place them on a baking sheet.
4. Using the back of a fork or a potato masher, carefully ‘smash’ the potatoes until flattened.
5. Top each potato with a drizzle of olive oil, sea salt and thyme.
6. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 5 potatoes
• Calories: 219 calories
• Sugar: 3 grams
• Fat: 7 grams
• Carbohydrates: 36 grams
• Fiber: 6 grams
• Protein: 4 grams