Name: Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds small yellow potatoes; 2 teaspoons sea salt (divided); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for the pans); 1½ teaspoons garlic powder; ¾ teaspoon onion powder; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, and/or dill); Flaky sea salt (optional); Parmesan cheese (optional)

Ingredients

4 serv.

2 pounds small yellow potatoes
2 teaspoons sea salt (divided)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for the pans)
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
¾ teaspoon onion powder
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, and/or dill)
Flaky sea salt (optional)
Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

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1 Preheat the oven to 425°F and liberally coat 2 baking sheets with olive oil.
2 Place the potatoes and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a large pot and fill it with enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are soft and fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
3 Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Place each potato onto the oiled baking sheet and use the back of a measuring cup to smash them down until they’re about ¼-inch thick. Drizzle with the olive oil, and sprinkle with the garlic powder, onion powder, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Roast 25 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp around the edges, rotating the pans halfway.
4 Season to taste with more sea salt, or flaky sea salt, fresh herbs, and sprinkles of Parmesan, if desired.