Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic and Sage Brown Butter
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 4
Potatoes are cooked until tender, smashed, brushed with oil and roasted until crispy and golden brown before smothering in garlic and sage browned butter!
ingredients
For the crispy smashed potatoes:
1 1/2 pounds potatoes (small to medium)
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
For the garlic and sage browned butter:
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons sage leaves, sliced or whole
directions
For the crispy smashed potatoes:
Bring the potatoes and enough water to cover them by an inch, to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until a fork can easily be pushed into them, about 15-30 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes, before draining.
Place the potatoes on a greased baking sheet and smash them by pressing down on them with something like a potato masher, the bottom of a glass or bowl, etc.
Brush the potatoes with the oil, sprinkle on the thyme, salt, and pepper and bake them on the top shelf of a preheated 450F/230C oven until golden brown and crispy on top, about 20 minutes.
Drizzle on the garlic and sage browned butter and enjoy!
For the garlic and sage browned butter:
Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat until it starts to turn a nice light brown before removing it from the heat and mixing in the garlic and sage.
Option: Add 2 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated, for the last 5 minutes of baking.
