Sam Feldstein's Notebook

Smashed Potatoes

Original recipe from Natasha's Kitchen.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Boil potatoes in a pot of water with 2 tsp salt. Simmer 20-30 minutes (depending on the thickness of potatoes), until tender.
  2. Drain potatoes and transfer to a silpat lined baking sheet and cool for 10-15 minutes. Using a potato masher or the bottom of a drinking glass, gently press down on each potato, pressing to about 1/2″ thickness and being careful not to break potatoes apart.
  3. Season and Bake: Drizzle half of the olive oil over one side of potatoes and sprinkle with half of the seasonings. Bake, uncovered, at 450 for 12 to 15 min or until bottoms are lightly golden.
  4. Turn potatoes with a spatula, drizzle with remaining oil and sprinkle with remaining seasonings. Bake 12 to 15 min or until potatoes are golden brown and crisp.
  5. Sprinkle parmesan on potatoes and broil 2 to 3 min to melt the cheese.