This easy Smashed Potatoes Recipe will make such a good side dish it might actually steal the show. They're crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, salty and delicious. {WW 2 Points, 10 Blue, 10 Green, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free}
4tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oilplus 1 tbsp for greasing pan
1tspGarlic Powder
1tbspFresh Chivesminced
Sea Salt and Black Pepperto taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F. Coat a baking sheet with one tablespoon of olive oil and set it aside.
Boil potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes in a large pot of salted water. Larger potatoes will require closer to 30 minutes.
While the potatoes boil, prepare the seasoning mixture in a medium bowl by adding olive oil, garlic powder, fresh chives, salt and pepper. Mix well. Set aside.
Drain potatoes and place them on baking sheet. Use a potato masher to gently smash the tops of the potatoes, breaking the skin and exposing the centers, but keeping the potato whole in one piece.One firm mash should do it. Just make sure to stop about halfway through the potato, otherwise they'll break apart completely.
Drizzle the seasoning mixture over each potato with a spoon. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until potatoes are golden brown and have a nice crisp to them.
Notes
When using larger potatoes you will need to cook them closer to 30 minutes. If you under boil the potatoes they will be hard and too firm. So test them before you stop boiling them. Add green onions or parsley on top instead of chives. You can use other potatoes as well, the end result will just take a little longer but the taste will remain fantastic!