Humble & Delish Smashed Potatoes
These potatoes are perfectly baked, crispy on the outside and very fluffy on the inside topped with aromatic garlic sauce. If you want a simple side dish that goes to any meal, try this recipe for the best smashed potatoes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 445kcal
Equipment
- baking tray
- baking paper
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 12 medium potatoes
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup parmesan grated
- 1/4 cup balsamic cream
Instructions
How to bake whole potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Thoroughly rub and wash the potatoes with a cloth
- Dry each potato slightly with a clean paper towel
- Sting each potato with a fork a few times to allow the steam come out of the vegetables while baking
- Cover the baking tray with baking paper and place over the potatoes
- Add some garlic cloves and sprinkle with olive oil and salt
- Insert baking tray into the over for 45 minutes to 1 hour
How to make Garlic -Balsamic Sauce
- Peel off and chop or grate some garlic cloves in a bowl
- Add a pinch of salt. Add some tbsp of olive oil along with a few tbsp of balsamic cream and lemon juice
- Mix everything and set aside
How to make smashed potatoes
- When baking time expires, take out the tray from the oven.
- Use a potato masher and press a little on the potatoes until they crack
- Add 1 or 2 tbsp of the garlic-balsamic sauce to each smashed potato
- Grate some parmesan on top
- Get the tray back into the oven for additional 3-5 minutes
- Serve immediately, with pleasure!
Nutrition
Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 1783mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 14mg