Smashed Fingerling Potatoes

You'll love smashed fingerling potatoes for their irresistible combination of crispy exteriors and creamy interiors, creating a textural symphony in every bite

Course Side Dish

Cuisine International

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Dietary Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 9

Servings people

Calories 568kcal

Author Amy Chung

Ingredients

12 fingerling potatoes (kipfler potatoes)
3 sprigs rosemary
6 garlic clove
1 tbsp olive oil
1½ tbsp butter
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash the fingerling potatoes and give them a brush to remove all dirt.
Place potatoes into a pot of water and bring to the boil for approximately 20 minutes.
Drain and pour potatoes back into the pot and put the lid on. Let it steam for 10 minutes.
Smash garlic cloves.
Remove the leaves off 1 sprig of rosemary.
Cut butter up into 12 small pieces.
In a mixing bowl, add olive oil, rosemary leaves, salt and pepper to taste. Add fingerling potatoes and coat well.
Brush 2 sheet pans with olive oil. Spread out fingerling potatoes evenly. With a heavy bottomed jar, press down gently onto the potatoes to smash them until they are about ½ inch thick.
Add small pieces of butter on top of the potatoes.
Add whole rosemary springs and smashed garlic cloves.
Put into the oven at 220°C or 425°F for 45 minutes. Flip them halfway.
Remove and serve while hot.

Notes

Omit butter for a vegan version or use vegan butter to amplify the recipe.
Thyme is a great substitute for rosemary. You can also add fresh herbs when serving such as chives and parsley.
Garlic powder can be used in this recipe instead of fresh garlic, as they are prone to burning a little. Just toss some in with the olive oil when you’re coating the fingerling potatoes. You can add onion powder, too, if so desired.
Add a dollop of sour cream on the smashed fingerling potatoes when serving, or perhaps serve on the side for dipping. Perfect accompaniment.
Squeeze a dash of lemon over the potatoes just before serving if you love lemon on everything!

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