Smashed Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs: The Best Comfort Side
Delicious smashed potatoes flavored with garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for a comforting side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds small potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash each one with a fork.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the garlic-herb oil mixture over the smashed potatoes.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the potatoes for a few minutes at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Smashed Potatoes, Garlic, Herbs, Comfort Food, Side Dish