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Ina Garten Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Ina Garten Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Do you love crispy potatoes? This Ina Garten Smashed Potatoes Recipe is perfect for you. It is a very easy side dish. This Ina Garten Smashed Potatoes Recipe tastes like a dream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot.
  • Colander.
  • Baking sheet.
  • Potato Masher
  • Small saucepan
  • Measuring spoons
  • Kitchen Towel

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb RED POTATOES
  • 2 tbsp UNSALTED BUTTER
  • 2 tbsp OLIVE OIL
  • 1 tsp KOSHER SALT
  • 1/2 tsp BLACK PEPPER
  • 1 tbsp FRESH THYME
  • 4 cups WATER

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Wash the potatoes in cold water. Remove all the dirt and small spots. Place them into your large pot now. Do not drop them too hard.

Step 2:

  • Cover the potatoes with cold water. Add a big pinch of salt. Turn the stove to high heat. Bring the water to a boil.

Step 3:

  • Lower the heat to a simmer. Cook the potatoes for fifteen minutes. They should be tender but not falling apart. Test them with a small fork.

Step 4:

  • Drain the potatoes in a colander. Let the steam rise for a minute. Place them on a clean kitchen towel. Pat them dry very gently.

Step 5:

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Put the dry potatoes on the tray. Space them out so they have room. This helps them get very crunchy.

Step 6:

  • Use your masher to press down. Smash them until they are flat. Do not break them into pieces. They should look like thick pancakes.

Step 7:

  • Melt the butter in your saucepan. Mix it with the olive oil. Drizzle this mix over every potato. Use a brush if you want.

Step 8:

  • Sprinkle the salt and the pepper. Add the fresh thyme leaves now. Place the tray in the hot oven. Bake for twenty-five long minutes.

Step 9:

  • Watch for a deep brown color. Flip them halfway through if you like. Take them out when they are crispy. Serve them while they are hot.

Notes

Dry the potatoes well for the best crunch.
Use a heavy glass if you lack a masher.
Do not overlap the potatoes on the baking tray.
Add garlic powder for a very bold flavor.
Fresh herbs always taste better than dried herbs.
Space them out to let the steam escape.
Higher heat makes the skin much crispier.
Use sea salt for a different texture.
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