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Smashed Italian Red Potatoes Recipe

These delicious potatoes make a delicious appetizer or side dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked potatoes, Easy potatoes, potato side dish, Red potatoes
Servings: 6
Calories: 226kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red potatoes
  • ¾ cup water
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Scrub and rinse potatoes and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Pour 3/4 cup water into the baking sheet and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are soft on the inside.
  • Carefully remove foil. Remove potatoes from pan and set aside on another baking sheet to cool.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and saute for a minute, or until it turns golden brown.
  • Remove from heat and add Italian seasoning.
  • Using the bottom of a drinking glass, smash each potato flat.
  • Drizzle oil over the top of potatoes.
  • Drizzle butter mixture over potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Return potatoes, uncovered, to oven for 5 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Little red potatoes are the ideal potatoes for this potato recipe. To get the creamy centers of the smashed potatoes you won't want to have larger potatoes to be able to get the best texture for these smash potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg