Baked Smashed Potatoes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 6 baby potatoes choose small size potatoes otherwise
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red chilli flakes as needed
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes clean.
- In a pan of water and salt, boil the potatoes till just cooked. Around 10 minutes. Do not overdo. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a baking tray with foil.
- Place the potatoes and smash using a potato masher. Make sure all potatoes are of equal thickness.
- In a bowl, whisk the butter, garlic, salt and pepper. Brush on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle red flakes on top for added spiciness.
- Bakes for 15-20 minutes till the top is crisp. Run the grill for two minutes for a more brown color.
- Serve hot as side to your choice of dinner.
Notes
You can use any spice mixture that you want.
You can sprinkle some mozarella cheese on top for cheesy potatoes.