Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic and Sage Brown Butter

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic and Sage Brown Butter

Potatoes are cooked until tender, smashed, brushed with oil and roasted until crispy and golden brown before smothering in garlic and sage browned butter!

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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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Drizzle on the garlic and sage browned butter and enjoy!

For the garlic and sage browned butter:

5. 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.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 178, Fat 15g (Saturated 7g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 12mg, Carbs 32g (Fiber 5g, Sugars 1g), Protein 4g

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