Ingredients
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- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme, optional)
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Gently smash each potato with a potato masher or fork, ensuring they remain intact.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes, then season with sea salt and pepper.
- Arrange on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs over hot potatoes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg