Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Good morning, readers! Things have been a bit hectic in the lives of Kosher Foodies, but not hectic enough in our kitchens! Since we last posted a few weeks ago, Jessica gave birth to a baby girl and I vacationed in California.crispy smashed potatoes {the kosher foodies} Unfortunately, we weren’t able to participate in this month’s Kosher Connection Linkup Chopped Challenge, but maybe next time! I wanted to share a recipe with you today anyway. Something quick and easy that can be prepared ahead—we’ve been cooking like this a lot lately.

This is not quite a baked potato, but not quite mashed potatoes. They can be eaten with a fork if you want to be civilized, but you can also pick them up and eat them with your hands.

Speaking of forks, I tried to use a fork to smash one of these, but it ended up breaking the potato (can you spot this experiment in the photos?). The bottom of a regular drinking glass worked better. I’d imagine a potato masher would work, too, but I don’t have one. You can use any herb you want, fresh or dried. I had thyme, so I went with that, but rosemary would be lovely, or some chopped parsley sprinkled on after baking would work, too.

crispy smashed potatoes {the kosher foodies}

crispy smashed potatoes {the kosher foodies}

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

  • Any round, thin-skinned potato
  • water
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • thyme, or herb of your choice

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Put the potatoes in a pot, cover with water, add some salt and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes until they’re soft and you can easily poke through them with a fork.
  3. Drain and arrange on a greased sheet pan. Using the bottom of a glass, flatten each potato.
  4. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and herbs, drizzle with olive oil and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are crispy and brown on the edges.