Ina Garten Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Comfort food matters during busy family meals and weekends. Potatoes always bring warmth and familiar comfort. This dish feels rustic, crisp, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Boil potatoes until fork tender.
- Drain potatoes completely.
- Place potatoes on prepared baking sheet.
- Smash gently using potato masher.
- Drizzle olive oil evenly.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Roast until edges turn golden.
- Add Parmesan and herbs.
- Roast five more minutes.
Notes
- Use similar sized potatoes.
- Dry potatoes well before smashing.
- Do not over smash potatoes.
- Use good quality olive oil.
- Serve immediately for best crunch.