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smashed potatoes

Easy Smashed Potatoes

These smashed potatoes are not just a dish—they’re a crispy, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth experience! Perfect for sharing or savoring solo.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 182 kcal

Equipment

  • knife
  • sheet pan
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs yellow potatoes (skin on)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chives (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Boil the Potatoes: Rinse the potatoes thoroughly and place them in a soup pot. Fill the pot with enough water to submerge the potatoes completely. Boil for 15–20 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces through them.
  • Cool and Smash: Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet. Use the bottom of an oiled cup to smash each potato to a thickness of about ½ inch.
  • Season and Brush: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, chopped chives, garlic powder, and salt. Brush the butter mixture generously over the potatoes, then flip them and brush the other side
  • Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
  • Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with your favorite dips or condiments. Enjoy warm!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 201mgPotassium: 724mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 244IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg