These are so yummy and really easy… plus as Melissa says, they taste as good as they look, which is delicious.
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Smashed Roasted Garlic Potatoes
2015-01-17 09:19:05
These are so yummy and really easy... plus as Melissa says, they taste as good as they look, which is delicious.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
267g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 790
Calories from Fat 638
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 72g
111%
Saturated Fat 10g
50%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Monounsaturated Fat 53g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 4728mg
197%
Total Carbohydrates 35g
12%
Dietary Fiber 3g
10%
Sugars 1g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
22%
Calcium
5%
Iron
12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
What you need
- 2 pounds medium Yukon Gold or red-skinned potatoes (about 6 oz. each)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 clove of garlic finely chopped
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
What you do
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a frying pan, place 3 tablespoons of the oil and cook the garlic until just tender.
- Allow garlic to cool and add to the remaining the oil, set aside.
- Wrap each potato individually in foil.
- Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake until tender, 45–60 minutes.
- Let cool slightly.
- Unwrap potatoes and arrange on same baking sheet.
- Set another rimmed baking sheet over potatoes, rimmed side up, and press gently to smash potatoes without breaking them apart.
- Season with salt and pepper; drizzle with half of the oil.
- Carefully turn potatoes to coat.
- Preheat oven to 500°.
- Roast potatoes for 15 minutes.
- Drizzle with remaining oil, turn to coat, and continue roasting until crispy and golden brown, 25–30 minutes.
Adapted from bonappetit
Adapted from bonappetit
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