Description
Deliciously comforting garlic butter smashed potatoes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds small red potatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cheese (shredded cheddar or parmesan)
- ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the small red potatoes in salted water until they become slightly soft, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and gently place them on a baking sheet.
- Smash each potato with a fork or a potato masher until they are about ½ inch thick.
- Melt the butter in a small pan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and season with salt and pepper.
- Baste each smashed potato with the garlic butter.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese and fresh chives over each potato.
- Roast in the preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 20-25 minutes.
Notes
Can pre-boil the potatoes a day ahead. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg