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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Small potatoes boiled until tender, smashed flat, then roasted until shatteringly crispy on the outside with a fluffy interior. Topped with sour cream and herbs.

55 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

AmericanSideStovetop and OvenVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs baby or new potatoes
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Boil 2 lbs baby or new potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.

  2. 2

    Drain and cool 5 minutes. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Flatten each potato to about 1/2 inch thick with the bottom of a glass. Cracking is fine.

  4. 4

    Drizzle with 4 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.

  5. 5

    Roast 20-25 minutes until deeply golden and crispy on the edges and bottom.

  6. 6

    Top with 1/2 cup sour cream and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives. Serve immediately.

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