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    Smashed Potatoes with Onions and Garlic

    Published: Nov 24, 2015 · Modified: Oct 23, 2022 by Kim Beaulieu · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These Smashed Potatoes with Onions and Garlic use baby potatoes baked in the oven until they reach optimal crispy skins but the inside is soft.

    Smashed Potatoes on a wood board on a dark counter.

    Smashed Potatoes with Onions and Garlic from cravingsofalunatic.com- There is nothing better than Smashed Potatoes for a fabulous side dish at any dinner. This variation used onions and garlic for added flavour. This recipe is going to knock your socks off! (@CravingsLunatic)

    There is nothing better than smashed potatoes with onions and garlic, especially on a busy weeknight. This recipe is going to knock your socks off!

    I'm obsessed with easy smashed potatoes. In fact, I have other recipes for them on the blog. Be sure to heck out my Parmesan Smashed Potatoes recipe. You're going to want to make them as soon as possible.

    Let's be honest, we all think that turkey is the star for Thanksgiving but in my reality it's the side dishes everyone goes crazy for. I know at our house my family goes nuts for all things served on the side.

    My whole goal for holidays is to make as much food as possible with minimal effort. I love to cook but I also like to enjoy the little things in life.

    Seriously, I would rather take time cooking the things I love. Then, I save time on the things I don't have to cook.

    It's okay to cut corners when you need to. Never feel bad about it. I know so many people believe every single thing you cook or bake should be made from scratch but I just don't feel the same way.

    Life is chaotic. I pick my battles. If it's important to me I make time for it. If it's not important to me I don't make time for it. I never let anyone guilt me over it. My life, my way, on my own terms. For cooking, and life in general. It's just how I roll.

    Now that I've enlightened you with that little nugget of truth I'll shut up now and run off to the barn. Priorities, shmiorities. I like to enjoy every little moment of my life I can. And horsey hugs make my heart happy.

    SSmashed Potatoes with Onions and Garlic on a wood board.

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    Smashed Potatoes on a wood board on a dark counter.
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    Smashed Potatoes with Onions and Garlic

    These Smashed Potatoes with Onions and Garlic use baby potatoes baked in the oven until they reach optimal crispy skins but the inside is soft. 
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword smashed potatoes, smashed potatoes with onions and garlic
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 315kcal
    Author Kim Beaulieu of Cravings of a Lunatic

    Ingredients

    • 3 lbs baby potatoes red and yellow
    • ¼ cup olive oil use garlic infused olive oil if you have it
    • 3 tbsp cold butter broken into tiny pieces
    • 1 tsp salt
    • ½ tsp white pepper or to taste
    • ½ cup onions sliced into thin, short pieces
    • 5 cloves fresh garlic minced

    Optional Garnish:

    • fresh parsley
    • fresh chives

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Place baby potatoes in a large stock pot and fill with water so it just covers the potatoes. Salt the water generously.
    • Place on stove and turn heat on high, bring the water to a boil, turn heat down to medium heat and continue to cook for about 15 minutes. You want the potatoes to be fork tender but not falling apart. Depending on the size of your potatoes it can take anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes, or so.
    • Drain the water from the potatoes with a colander, and rinse them. Place the potatoes on the cookie sheet once they've cooled slightly. That way they can be handled without burning your hands.
    • Take the underside of a water glass and lightly press it down on each potato until you break the skin and slightly flatten each one. Continue until all the potatoes are "smashed". I've tried a bunch of ways to smash them and I find a nice, heavy water glass with a flat bottom works perfectly.
    • Pour olive oil over top of the potatoes evenly. Toss onions around the pan too. Then drop small pieces of butter randomly around the potatoes. Toss salt and pepper over top of the potatoes evenly as well.
    • Place the cookie sheet in the preheated 400°F oven and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking process, when you flip them at the halfway mark you can then add the garlic. This also helps move around the onions so they crisp on all sides. Remove from the oven when the potatoes are golden brown and crispy around the edges.
    • Remove the potatoes from the oven and transfer to a platter. Toss with more salt and pepper if desired and even more butter if you're feeling a bit naughty. Naughty is fun!
    • Toss any garnishes you may like over top.
    • Serve with a big old smashed potato loving smile!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 984mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

    Smashed Potatoes with Onions and Garlic on a wooden serving board.

    Be sure to swing by my recipe index for more great recipes. You can browse the Thanksgiving Recipes, or take a look at my Side Dishes for lots of great ideas.

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    Comments

    1. Celia at Chicago Jogger

      December 03, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      I have never tried making smashed potatoes, but obviously I need to ASAP! These look soo good.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        May 22, 2016 at 11:55 pm

        You have to give them a whirl. They are so worth it. Best potatoes ever.

        Reply
    2. Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

      December 03, 2015 at 9:45 pm

      my mouth is literally watering looking at these smashed potatoes!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        May 22, 2016 at 11:57 pm

        Thanks Kayle. I love smashed potatoes way too much.

        Reply
    3. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled

      October 22, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      Love anything potato! These look so great. Perfect for a Sunday dinner. Pinned. Visiting from Sundays at Home party.

      Reply
    4. Eilis@MyHeartLivesHere

      October 25, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      Smashed potatoes are new to me, but they sure look delicious. I'd love for you to share this at our Monday Social Party!

      Reply
    5. sahana

      October 31, 2016 at 10:20 am

      Looks yum! Thank you for linking with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would love to see you again next week.

      Reply
    6. Hena Tayeb

      October 31, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      oh i love smashed potatoes.

      Reply
    7. Lindsay

      February 25, 2022 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      The best side dish! So easy and the onions really elevate the smashed potatoes.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 08, 2022 at 1:29 pm

        Thank you so much.

        Reply
    8. Rachel P

      February 25, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      This was my first time making these and I’m so happy I did. They are so incredible!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 08, 2022 at 1:29 pm

        Thanks so much.

        Reply
    9. Toni

      February 26, 2022 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      I loved these!! So good!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 08, 2022 at 1:28 pm

        Thank you.

        Reply
    10. Toni

      February 26, 2022 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      Oh, I love all those flavors! Seriously amazing!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 08, 2022 at 1:28 pm

        Thanks so much.

        Reply
    11. cath

      February 28, 2022 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      These potatoes were perfect with my roast chicken..exactly the side dish it needed.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 08, 2022 at 1:27 pm

        Thanks so much. I freaking love roast chicken!!

        Reply

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