Crispy Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes Food

PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold salted water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes; drain well and let cool slightly. Place potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a flat dry measuring cup or glass, carefully smash the potatoes until flattened but still in one piece. Top with olive oil, garlic and thyme. Place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Serve immediately.

ROASTED GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut top off from the garlic bulb to expose the several garlic cloves inside.
• Drizzle with EVOO and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Wrap bulb in foil.
• Place in 425 degree oven for 30 minutes.
• Bring water to a boil.
• Cut red potatoes in 1/2 and put in boiling water. Salt the water and cover the pot. Cook until tender. The potatoes should be ready in approximately 20 minutes.
• Drain potatoes.
• Pour cream and 1 tablespoons butter in hot pot and warm on the stove while potatoes drain.
• Squeeze garlic from the bulb into the pot.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Add potatoes to pot and smash.
• Stir and enjoy.

CROCK POT GARLIC SMASHED RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Halve or quarter potatoes as necessary to make similar size pieces.
• Place in a 4 to 6 quart crock pot.
• Add garlic, oil, salt and water; mix well to coat all potato pieces.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until potato pieces are tender.
• With a fork or potato masher, mash potatoes and garlic.
• Stir in cream cheese until well blended.
• Stir in enough milk for soft serving consistency.
• Serve immediately, or cover and hold in slow cooker on LOW setting for up to 2 hours.
• I have used a 3 ounce piece of cream cheese, cubed, in place of the tub of cream cheese and chives and onions.

CRISPY SMASHED HERBED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain., Drizzle oil over the bottom of a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; arrange potatoes over oil. Using a potato masher, flatten potatoes to 1/2-in. thickness. Brush potatoes with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Roast until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and parsley.

CRISPY GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed pan with cooking spray.
• In 5-quart Dutch oven, mix potatoes and broth; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with fork; drain, reserving broth for another use if desired. Shake pan with potatoes over low heat to dry. Remove from heat.
• In small bowl, mix melted butter and garlic. Pour 1/4 cup of the butter mixture over potatoes; toss to coat thoroughly. Place potatoes in pan. Use bottom of glass or measuring cup to flatten each potato to about 1/2-inch thickness. Drizzle top with remaining butter mixture; season with salt.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes, turning once, until browned and crispy. Transfer to serving platter; sprinkle with chives.