This is a fancy potato recipe that serves as a quick and easy side dish for beef, chicken, or pork. Look for small red potatoes about 1 1/2- 2″ in diameter for best results. I often use multi-colored fingerlings as well. This cooking method produces a crispy outer skin yet leaves a soft tender center in the bite-sized potatoes. Season them with your favorite herbs and spices. I have served them with breakfast, along side bacon and eggs. And they are equally delicious served along side a sirloin steak or chicken breast with a green vegetable side dish.
Roasted Smashed Potatoes
2 pounds small red potatoes
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper to taste
Place washed potatoes in a large pot and cover completely with water. Season with kosher salt and bring to a boil; simmer until potatoes are tender when knife is inserted in the center. Drain.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over potatoes and roll to coat. Space potatoes evenly on a baking sheet. With the bottom of a measuring cup, press down evenly on each potato, flattening potatoes to about 1/3 to 1/2″ thick. Sprinkle with rosemary leaves and garlic powder. Season generously with salt and pepper; drizzle evenly with remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Roast potatoes on top rack 10 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to bottom rack and continue to roast until potatoes are well browned, about 20-25 minutes longer. Serve immediately.
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This sounds really yummy. I will cook it when I have guests next week👪
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It’s a great recipe for a crowd. They would look great on the holiday table as well! Thanks for your comment. Enjoy time with your family!
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Great job! YUM. A lovely preparation!
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Thanks for your kind comment, Shanna! 😊
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Of course! 🙂
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Oh my goodness – another of your wonderful recipes that has me licking my lips! Tonight is roast night – so this will definitely add a lot to the plate! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Let me know how they turn out, Dani! Have a good day.
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I do my potatoes like this and they are super scrummy!
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I agree, Cathy! Have a good day!
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Look delicious…and it is nice to have another way to serve potatoes up my sleeve!
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You can dress them up with your favorite herbs and spices. While not as healthy, you can sprinkle cheese and bacon on top too! Thanks for your comment, Charlotte!
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Ooooo just reading this post made my tummy rumble. I so need to try these! 🙂
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Now you’ve got my tummy rumbling, May!
I’m making them again tonight! 😊
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Your blog is exactly what I need in my life… I’m a lazy cook so tend to make the same dishes over and over. You’ve inspired me to try new things 🙂 These potatoes are defiantly one I’m going to try.
🙂
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Readers like you inspire me
To cook more! Thanks for your kind comment! Enjoy!
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