Description
Rosemary garlic butter smashed potatoes elevate classic comfort fare with Mediterranean-inspired elegance. Crispy edges, creamy centers, and aromatic herbs create a memorable side dish that delights palates and sparks conversation at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) fingerling potatoes or baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) olive oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh Herbs and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon (4 large cloves) minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- Flaky salt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Select medium-sized potatoes with smooth, unblemished skin for consistent cooking and optimal texture.
- Submerge potatoes in a generously salted water bath, ensuring complete coverage by liquid.
- Apply medium-high thermal energy, allowing water to vigorously bubble and transform potatoes into tender morsels.
- After extracting potatoes, permit them to air-dry and release residual moisture for approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Prepare culinary workspace by coating baking surface with olive oil and calibrating oven temperature to 450°F.
- Distribute potatoes across prepared tray, lavishing them with olive oil and aromatic spice blend including garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne.
- Employ gentle pressure using flat-bottomed utensil to flatten each potato into rustic, uneven discs approximately half-inch thick.
- Strategically position smashed potatoes with minimal spacing to encourage crisp exterior development.
- Initiate roasting process, rotating potatoes midway to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Simultaneously craft garlic butter by melding butter, minced garlic, and fragrant rosemary through microwave or stovetop technique.
- Cascade melted herbed butter across potato landscape, returning them to intense heat for final caramelization.
- Extract magnificently crisp potatoes, garnish with delicate flaky salt, and serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and crunch.
Notes
- Potatoes transform from basic to brilliant with this crispy, herb-infused technique.
- Butter melted with rosemary creates an aromatic coating that elevates these smashed potatoes to restaurant-quality.
- Perfectly balanced seasoning ensures each bite delivers maximum flavor and irresistible crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg