Roasted Smashed Herb Potatoes
Servings 5 Smashed Potatoes
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Large saucepan
Ingredients
- 5 red potatoes
- Drizzle of olive oil or cooking spray
- Butter to taste
- Thyme leaves to taste
- Fresh dill to taste
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Boil the potatoes in a large saucepan of water for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Place the potatoes on a paper towel and with another towel on top of the potatoes, gently press down with your hand to smash them. Side Note: You can also use a potato masher or spatula but I find that my hand does a better job.
- Place the smashed potatoes on the baking sheet and top them with a small dollop of butter.
- Sprinkle the top with fresh thyme leaves, chopped dill, and a dash of crushed red pepper flakes, then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
- Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with fresh parsley. Serve immediately. Enjoy.