Crushed New Potatoes – Crispy From the Outside With Creamy Centers
When we were in Bali earlier this year, we found this amazing vegetarian restaurant that served delicious burgers with crushed new potatoes. We only discovered the restaurant in the last 2 days of our trip, but I managed to visit twice to order these seriously good crushed potatoes! I learned how to make these crushed potatoes at home, and I became obsessed! They’re great when they’re served as a side dish, or just eaten on their own. And the best thing is that you can get as creative as you like with all the seasonings, and toppings that you can add! The potatoes have a crispy texture from the outside as they’re baked to perfection, but the centers stay creamy and fluffy at the same time. They can be as flavourful as you like, so have them plain with just a pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper. Or top with crushed garlic, fresh or dried herbs, paprika, chili, you name it!
The Secret Behind Perfect, Soft and Crispy Crushed Potatoes
As these potatoes aren’t diced or anything, the best way to make sure that they’re cooked through and lightly crushed so that they stay in one piece, is to boil them before you crush them and bake them. You don’t need to peel them, just wash your potatoes, then cook in boiling water for 15 minutes. This will ensure that they’re soft but crispy. Think about how amazing these will turn out when they’re boiled, and then baked. Yum!
How to Make Smashed Potatoes
Step 1. Boil lightly salted water, then throw your baby potatoes into the pot. Leave them to cook for 15 minutes or until they’re cooked through and soft. Step 2. Grease your baking sheet with olive oil, and get the potatoes out of the pot and onto your baking tray. Step 3. Lightly crush the potatoes with a fork or a potato masher, but make sure not to overdo it as you don’t want really flat pieces of potato all over your baking sheet. Using the excess olive oil on the baking tray, lightly brush the potatoes with the oil. Step 4. Season with freshly ground black pepper, and sea salt. Step 5. Sprinkle with either dried or fresh herbs (I usually use thyme and basil, or rosemary). You could also add crushed garlic. Step 6. Bake in the oven for 10-15 more minutes at 200C. The baking time depends on the size of your potatoes, so keep checking on them as they bake. Serve immediately! These smashed new potatoes are best when they’re served hot.
Tips for Making Perfect Crushed Potatoes
What So Serve Smashed Garlic Potatoes With?
Do you own an air fryer? If you do, then you must try this air fryer chicken breast recipe! Perfect with the crushed potatoes, add your favorite sauce and enjoy! Or you could serve these potatoes in a bowl with a big salad, and veggie fritters. Also, try my corn fritters, they’re delish!
More Easy Potato Recipes
These potato cakes are to die for! They’re made from mashed potatoes and they’re one of the most popular recipes on the blog! Cooking for a romantic dinner? Why not make those heart-shaped roasted potatoes? If you like Middle Eastern flavors, these hot potatoes or Batata Harra are so easy to make. And for a main, try this vegetable potato bake it’s sooo good!
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