Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Whip up these easy oven-baked smashed potatoes! Crispy edges, creamy centers, and endless flavor options—think garlic, herbs, or melted cheese. Perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
- 8 small potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Place a large pot of water on the stove over high heat and preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Wash the potatoes and cut into fourths.
- Place them in the pot of hot or boiling water and allow to cook for 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, microwave and the 1/2 cup unsalted butter.
- Whisk in the 1 tsp fine sea salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder and 1/2 tsp pepper to the melted butter.
- Remove the potatoes after boiling and place on a cookie sheet.
- Using a large cup, carefully smash each potato down as flat as you can.
- Drizzle on the 1 tbsp olive oil and then drizzle on the butter mixture.
- Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove and allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal Carbohydrates: 40g Protein: 5g Fat: 18g Saturated Fat: 10g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 41mg Sodium: 404mg Potassium: 970mg Fiber: 5g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 478IU Vitamin C: 45mg Calcium: 34mg Iron: 2mg