Garlic Smashed Potatoes
These crispy treats use less oil than their French Fry counterparts, yet they are equally addicting to eat! Recipe by Laura Bashar of Family Spice
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lb piccolo potatoes
- 1 1/2 TBS grapeseed oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, ground
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 TBS parsley, American, minced
- 1/2 tsp grapeseed oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- Rinse and pat dry:
- 1 1/2 lb piccolo potatoes
- Place potatoes in a microwave safe dish and cook on high heat in the microwave for 4 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Using the bottom of a cup or the flat-end of a large knife, gently press each potato flat, about 1/2-inch thick.
- Brush both sides of the flattened potatoes with:
- 1 1/2 TBS grapeseed oil
- Place potatoes in one layer on a baking sheet.
- Season potatoes with:
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, ground
- Roast potatoes until crisp, about 15-20 minutes.
- In the meanwhile, in a small bowl combine:
- 3 garlic cloves , crushed
- 1 TBS parsley, American , minced
- 1/2 tsp grapeseed oil
- For the last 3 minutes of roasting your potatoes, sprinkle garlic mixture over the top of the potatoes.
- Return potatoes to the oven and roast for 2-3 minutes, making sure you remove the potatoes before the garlic burns.
- Place potatoes on a plate and serve immediately.
Prep Time:
5 min
Cook Time:
25 min
Difficulty:
Easy
Servings:
6
Serving Size:
4 oz
Serving Suggestions: You can also omit the garlic topping and serve plain.

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