Smashed Herbed New Potatoes
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| Serves | 6 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Total time | 35 minutes |
| Meal type | Side Dish |
Smashed potatoes are quick and easy, and a nice variation for new potatoes.
Ingredients
- 2-3lb New Potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Butter or Ghee
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
- 2-3 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced-optional)
- Salt and Pepper (To taste)
Directions
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Boil potatoes about 10 minutes--don't overcook, they shouldn't be mushy.  | |
| Step 2 | |
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Chop herbs and garlic (if using).  | |
| Step 3 | |
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Mix chopped herbs and garlic with oil and melted butter.  | |
| Step 4 | |
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Drain potatoes.  | |
| Step 5 | |
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Toss potatoes with half of oil, herb mixture and add salt and pepper to taste.  | |
| Step 6 | |
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Place potatoes on a baking dish lined with wax paper and smash each potato with the bottom of a coffee mug. If they're sticking to the mug, place waxed paper over them before smashing.  | |
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Drizzle the remaining oil and herb mixture over the potatoes and bake at 450 for about 10 minutes (just enough to crisp them up).  | |
Note
As with most of my recipes, there are many ways you can vary this and still have a delicious side dish. Use whatever herbs you have on hand that you prefer. Fresh are better, but you can use dried thyme if that's all you have. I wouldn't use dried rosemary, but you can try mint or dill or whatever you like (but don't use garlic if you use mint--those don't go together, yuck!).
Make sure you have enough of the oil mixture to coat the potatoes or they can be too dry. And don't over boil, they should be slightly hard when you smash them, as you'll be cooking them for another 10 to 15 minutes.
These are delish!