Rachael's Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Rachael's Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Crispy smashed potatoes are the ultimate side dish—golden, crunchy, and impossible to resist. They’re easy to make and go with just about everything, from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts. Honestly, what doesn’t go with crispy smashed potatoes? Make a big batch, because let’s be honest—some of these won’t make it out of the kitchen and onto the table. That’s just how good they are! And as the cook, you’ve earned the right to snack along the way.

Ingredients

  • ½ pound small potatoes per person

  • Salt

  • Melted butter

  • Pepper

  • Herbs, such as chives, dill, and/or parsley

Directions

Boil potatoes to just tender in salted water, then drain and cool. Squish with bottom of a juice glass and coat in melted butter, salt and pepper. Roast until very crispy and deep golden. Garnish with herbs of choice, such as chives, dill, and/or parsley.

Tools You'll Need:

Nonstick Silicone Roasting and Baking Mat in grey features a rectangular shape with a grid pattern and comes with a convenient handle on one side for easy transfer from oven to counter; it's also dishwasher safe for hassle-free cleaning.
Nonstick Silicone Roasting and Baking Mat
$19.99
Bakeware 11" x 17" Baking Sheet
11-Inch x 17-Inch Nonstick Sheet Pan
$17.99
The Wood Salt and Pepper Grinder Set is made from eco-friendly acacia wood and features a window to view the contents, along with durable ceramic grinders.
 
Wood Salt and Pepper Grinder Set
$29.99