GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES

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This double-cooking technique (boiling, then roasting) works very well with whole red potatoes. The finished potatoes are rough and crisp and very good.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 red potatoes (unpeeled)
3 cloves garlic, halved
1/4 cup olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot combine the potatoes and garlic with enough water to cover them by several inches.
  • Bring the water to a boil, cover the pan, and lower the heat.
  • Let the pototoes simmer steadily for 20 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a skewer.
  • Set the oven at 450 degrees.
  • Have on hand a 12-inch baking dish.
  • Rub the dish with a thin film of oil.
  • Drain the potatoes and garlic and set them aside until they are cool enough to handle- do not let the potatoes become cold.
  • Cut the potatoes into quarters and squeeze each one with your fingers or set the potatoes on a board and tap them lightly with a mallet.
  • Transfer the potatoes to the baking dish, packing them tightly into the dish.
  • Chop the garlic and scatter it on the potatoes.
  • Drizzle the oil on top of the potatoes and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the dish to the hot oven.
  • Roast the potatoes for 20 minutes or until the top is crusty and golden brown.
  • Serve at once.

Courtney Mackey
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves garlic and potatoes.


HAKEEM Rodnani
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These potatoes were the perfect comfort food. They were hearty and filling, and the garlic butter sauce was to die for.


Piyal Sarkar
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I thought the recipe was a bit bland. I would add more garlic and herbs next time.


S Jeyakumar
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These potatoes were a bit too greasy for my taste, but they were still tasty.


Ed Bradley
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The recipe was easy to follow and the potatoes turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Cameron Robbins
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These potatoes were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


xakxi hafeez
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I'm not a big fan of garlic, but I still enjoyed these potatoes. The butter and herbs helped to balance out the flavor.


Ellson baeletsi
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These potatoes were the perfect side dish for my roasted chicken. They were flavorful and filling.


Dissociative ID
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The potatoes were a little dry, but overall they were still tasty.


M iyanu Deborah
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These potatoes were absolutely delicious! I would highly recommend them to anyone.


Tewodros Negussie
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I thought the recipe was a bit too complicated. There are easier ways to make smashed potatoes.


Tyke Henderson
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The potatoes were a little bland for my taste, but the garlic butter sauce helped to improve the flavor.


Fred Yates
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These potatoes were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Faridat faridat
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I followed the recipe exactly and the potatoes turned out great. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The garlic butter sauce was also very tasty.


Saad Arain
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These garlic smashed potatoes were a hit at our dinner table! The potatoes were perfectly roasted and the garlic butter sauce was delicious. We will definitely be making these again.


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