Description
Crispy smashed potatoes with melting herb butter are a delightful side dish that elevates any meal. Golden-brown on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these potatoes are drizzled with a rich herb-infused butter that enhances their flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, they promise to impress your guests with their irresistible crunch and vibrant aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and scrub the baby potatoes clean.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Smash each potato to about half an inch thick and arrange on the sheet.
- Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in fresh herbs until fragrant.
- Drizzle herb butter over hot potatoes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg