Garlic-Smashed Potatoes
Description
Potatoes are boiled, smashed, and baked with a simple garlic and oil mixture in this easy side dish recipe that's perfect for any party.
Ingredients
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5 pounds small red potatoes
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1/2 cup olive oil, or more as needed
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8 large cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1
Place potatoes into a very large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain.
2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3
Arrange potatoes close together in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Use a fork to press about 1 inch deep in the center of each potato until inner flesh is exposed.
4
Whisk 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, and salt together in a small bowl to blend. Drizzle over potatoes.
5
Bake in the preheated oven, basting occasionally with the oil mixture, until potatoes are crisp and brown on top, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Add additional oil if potatoes seem dry.
6
Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.