Garlic Smashed Potatoes make an impressive appetizer or easy side dish. They are boiled, smashed and baked with olive oil and garlic until crisp, then garnished with herbs or parmesan.
Years ago, Pioneer Woman got me hooked on Crash Hot Potatoes. They make an irresistible appetizer and an incredible side dish – your pick! I’ve been mixing them up ever since making Smashed Sweet Potatoes, Smashed Potatoes (loaded) and am finally sharing our Garlic Smashed Potatoes with you today!
The Tastes of the Season series is back with fall inspired appetizer recipes – you can follow the images below to find an appetizer for every fall occasion!
I love serving an easy appetizer that fills a cocktail plate. It feels a little more substantial, yet is really quick and easy to make a large batch.
You can serve Garlic Smashed Potatoes directly from the sheet pan, on a platter or on individual plates. However you serve them, just prepare to do so quickly because they’re always a hit!
They’re the perfect side dish for chicken, steak and more! I especially love them with these Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs!
They’re soft in the inside while the skin and exterior gets nice and crisp for a perfect bite every time.
You can make these Garlic Smashed Potatoes with parmesan cheese, too if you’d like. I recommend using fine, fresh grated aged parmesan for the best flavor to garnish.
How to Make Garlic Smashed Potatoes:
- Boil potatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil onto sheet pan. Arrange potatoes.
- Smash potatoes with a masher.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Add garlic, slat and pepper.
- Bake.
What Kind of Potatoes to Use for Smashed Potatoes:
Because of their size, new potatoes work best for Smashed Potatoes. New potatoes are any variety harvested before maturity. Round, red potatoes also work well. I used Yukon Gold for a muted color palette. These smaller varieties not only boil quickly, but also make the perfect serving size for an appetizer.
What to Garnish Garlic Smashed Potatoes With:
- your favorite herbs
- fresh grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
If you like this easy appetizer recipe, you’ll also love:
- Easy Baked Goat Cheese and Honey Appetizer
- Pear, Walnut and Blue Cheese Bites
- Whipped Goat Cheese Spread
- Loaded Smashed Red Potatoes
- Smashed Sweet Potatoes
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To see how easy this Garlic Smashed Potatoes recipe is, watch the video below.
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 12 small round potatoes of your choice
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic*
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Boil potatoes until tender.
- Drizzle olive oil onto sheet pan.
- Place potatoes on pan. Smash potatoes with a masher.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Add garlic, salt and pepper.
- Bake 27 minutes.
I love this idea!! There could be so many creative variations. Thanks for the delicious inspiration!
xo Michael
Oh my goodness!!! So good – perfect for holiday meals too. ??
These sound perfect for a side with our pork chops tonight!! I love the idea of serving smashed potatoes for an appetizer too!
Crispy skin on the outside and soft on the inside. Yes please! Garlic and potatoes are my favorite!
My family would love these!! I can’t wait to try this recipe!! YUM!!
LOVE that garlic flavor in these smashed potatoes! An impressive, yet easy way to serve potatoes!