Smahed Potatoes with Garlic

This is a great side to make when your main dish is taking up a large portion of your time.  You can boil the potatoes ahead of time and just smash them and throw them in the oven 15-20 minuets before you are ready to serve.  Bon Appetite!



Smashed Potatoes with Garlic
Source:  Modified from http://www.bonappetit.com/
Serves:  6 servings

2 lbs of gold potatoes (approximately 2-3 per person)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 stick of butter
1 shallot
olive oil
rosemary, fresh if possible
salt and pepper to taste

Fill a pot with cold water.  Place potatoes in water and bring to a boil.  Cook until tender.  It should break apart with a fork but be careful not to over cook as you want them to remain whole as you remove them from the pan.  Place on a plate lined with a scott towel so they can dry out.  Once potatoes are cool, arrange on a baking sheet.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  In a skillet on the oven, heat butter and add garlic and shallots.  Cook until onions are translucent.  Stir in rosemary. 

On the baking sheet, smash each potato with your hand or a masher.  You want it to break open but not crumble apart.

Baste potatoes with garlic butter mixture.  Pour excess mixture over the potatoes. 

Place in oven and cook for about 15 - 20 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and crisp.  If need be, put them under the broiler for a few minutes to make them extra crispy before serving.  Top with salt and pepper to taste.  Enjoy!

Ratings:
Miss J, 8 out of 10
Moe, 9 out of 10

- Miss J