Best 5 Garlic Dill Smashed Potatoes Recipes

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Garlic dill smashed potatoes are a delightful side dish that combines the flavors of garlic, dill, and roasted potatoes. These crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside potatoes are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

This recipe uses simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. You'll need potatoes, garlic, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. The potatoes are boiled until tender, then smashed and roasted in a hot oven. While the potatoes are roasting, you'll make a garlic dill sauce to drizzle over them. The sauce is made with melted butter, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.

Once the potatoes are roasted and the sauce is made, it's time to assemble the dish. Simply spoon the sauce over the potatoes and serve. You can garnish the potatoes with fresh dill or parsley if you like.

This recipe is also very versatile. You can add other ingredients to the potatoes, such as cheese, bacon, or vegetables. You can also use different herbs in the sauce, such as rosemary or thyme.

No matter how you choose to make them, garlic dill smashed potatoes are sure to be a hit. They're delicious, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC DILL NEW POTATOES



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Potatoes are tossed in a garlicky dill butter before being served in this fantastic side dish.

Provided by kelcampbell

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 medium red potatoes, cubed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a steamer basket, and set in a pan over an inch of boiling water. Cover, and steam for about 10 minutes, until potatoes are tender but not mushy.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the butter, dill, garlic, and salt. Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl, and pour the seasoned butter over them. Toss gently until they are well-coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.1 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 178.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

GARLIC-DILL SMASHED POTATOES



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These delicious potatoes are so creamy you won't believe they're light. -Amber Huff, Athens, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 pound red potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Place garlic on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with oil. Wrap foil around garlic. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Transfer potatoes to a small bowl; squeeze softened garlic into bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; mash potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MASHED POTATOES WITH DILL



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Place 2 pounds small red potatoes and 4 smashed garlic cloves in a pot; cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water; drain. Mash the potatoes with 1¿2 cup each cooking water and buttermilk, 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons chopped dill and 2 sliced scallions, adding the remaining cooking water as needed. Season with salt and pepper.

DILL-SOUR CREAM MASHED POTATOES



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My very picky traditionalist husband not only loved this recipe, but now insists I make it all the time instead of the old-fashioned recipe. I think it came from Southern Living magazine.

Provided by evewitch

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons butter
4 medium baking potatoes, peeled & cut into eighths (about 1 1/2 lb.)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dried dill

Steps:

  • Place milk& butter in a medium bowl.
  • Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover, 15 minutes or until tender; drain.
  • Mash with milk& butter in the bowl.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Serve immediately.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES WITH DILL



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound tiny new potatoes
2 cloves garlic
A sprig of fresh dill to yield 1 tablespoon chopped
1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Scrub the potatoes, and cook, with the garlic, in a covered pot in water that covers them for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender.
  • Chop the dill, and place in a serving bowl with the buttermilk and salt.
  • When the potatoes are cooked, drain and put them, with the garlic, through a food mill over the buttermilk bowl, or mash by hand in the bowl. Mix and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 276 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are ideal for this recipe, as they have a fluffy texture that holds its shape well when smashed.
  • Use fresh garlic and dill: Fresh herbs and spices provide the best flavor in this recipe, so be sure to use fresh garlic and dill if possible.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When smashing the potatoes, be sure to leave enough space between them so that they can crisp up evenly.
  • Season generously: Don't be shy with the salt and pepper when seasoning the potatoes. This will help to bring out their natural flavor.
  • Serve immediately: Smashed potatoes are best served immediately, while they are still crispy and hot. You can reheat them in a low oven or in the microwave if necessary, but they will not be as crispy as when they are first made.

Conclusion:

Garlic dill smashed potatoes are a simple but delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make, and they are always a hit with guests. Whether you are serving them at a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast, these potatoes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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