Martha’s Smashed Potatoes

It must be my Irish blood, but I love potatoes. On nights when I’m alone, a baked potato is my go-to dinner. I love potatoes made just about any way you can think of. So of course I had to try the Smashed Potatoes recipe from May Everyday Food.

Here’s the deal: you boil some small potatoes (I used baby red) until just fork tender. Drain. Put them on a greased baking sheet and smash them with your hand, or as I did, with the bottom of a measuring cup. Drizzle them with olive oil and salt and pepper them and bake at 450 for about 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are brown and crunchy.  Amazing. I would have cooked mine a bit longer if I had had the time, but these were really good. I might use butter next time instead of olive oil. I served them with sour cream. It was like having French fries but without so much grease.

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2 Responses to Martha’s Smashed Potatoes

  1. pen4hire says:

    Oh so yummy-sounding. I try to stay away form potatoes because I try to stay lo-carb. But I ALWAYS fail!!

  2. Looks like a tasty and easy recipe. I’d love some garlic on ’em as well.

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