Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Are you looking for a new twist on classic potatoes? If so, then this delicious recipe for Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes is just the thing. Taking less than an hour and only requiring simple ingredients, this delicious and incredibly easy side dish is sure to be an instant hit!
Imagine digging into a crispy, golden-on-the-outside and soft-in-the center potato side dish that is bursting with flavor. This creative take on traditional potatoes is really easy to make and can add exciting new dimension to any meal.
Served with a creamy green feta sauce that takes this dish over the top, your taste buds will be in heaven as each bite bursts with garlic, herbs, feta cheese and even more exciting flavors. So if you’re looking for something tasty yet healthy that everyone will love around your dinner table tonight, look no further than these ooey-gooey smashed potatoes.
How to Make Smashed Potatoes
Making smashed potatoes is surprisingly easy! First, put your potatoes in a large pot of water, enough to cover them completely. Use small gold or red potatoes. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the potatoes until they’re easily pierced with a fork – about 20-25 minutes.
Once cooked, drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly before transferring them to a greased baking sheet. Now it’s time to smash! Use either a fork or the flat end of a cup and get smashing until each potato is about ½” high. Then brush them with olive oil, followed by sprinkling on some onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper.
Finally, pop them into the oven at 425 degrees and bake until golden brown and lightly crispy – around 25-30 minutes. Then garnish with fresh parsley before serving alongside a creamy feta sauce.
To make the feta sauce, add a clove of garlic, nonfat plain Greek yogurt, feta cheese, lemon juice, green onions, fresh basil and parsley to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth and add black pepper to taste.
You can add water to the sauce if necessary to make the sauce thinner. Drizzle the sauce over the smashed potatoes or use it as a dip. Bon appétit!
This recipe makes six servings. Each serving contains 102 calories. If you’re on a Nutrisystem weight loss plan, you can log it in your NuMi app journal as half of a SmartCarb and half of a PowerFuel.
