Garlic Smashed Potatoes Are A Side Dish Superstar For Any Meal

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with buttery garlic goodness—garlic smashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. They’re easy to make and absolutely irresistible

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✔ Crispy & Flavorful: Golden, crunchy edges with a soft, pillowy center. ✔ Simple Ingredients: Uses pantry staples like potatoes, butter, and garlic. ✔ Versatile Side Dish: Pairs well with steak, chicken, or even a veggie-packed meal.

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Boil the Potatoes: Cook baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly

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Smash Them: Place potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash them with a fork or potato masher.

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Season & Bake: Drizzle with butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes until crispy.

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Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy!

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Garlic smashed potatoes are a crispy, garlicky side dish that will steal the spotlight at any meal. Perfectly golden and packed with flavor—your new go-to potato dish!

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Garlic Smashed Potatoes Are A Side Dish Superstar For Any Meal

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with buttery garlic goodness—garlic smashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. They’re easy to make and absolutely irresistible

✔ Crispy & Flavorful: Golden, crunchy edges with a soft, pillowy center. ✔ Simple Ingredients: Uses pantry staples like potatoes, butter, and garlic. ✔ Versatile Side Dish: Pairs well with steak, chicken, or even a veggie-packed meal.

Why You’ll Love Them

Boil the Potatoes: Cook baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly

Instructions

Smash Them: Place potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash them with a fork or potato masher.

Instructions

Season & Bake: Drizzle with butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes until crispy.

Instructions

Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Instructions

Garlic smashed potatoes are a crispy, garlicky side dish that will steal the spotlight at any meal. Perfectly golden and packed with flavor—your new go-to potato dish!

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