I loved mashed potatoes. I really do. But I love smashed potatoes even more.
There’s something about the crispy edges of smashed potatoes that wins me over and tips the scale in their favor. And the fact that you don’t have to peel the potatoes when you make smashed potatoes seals the deal. The easier the better for this girl!
Making these potatoes is a breeze. There’s no chopping or peeling require. Just some smashing! Maybe save this recipe for an evening when you have some aggression you need to work out? Take it all out on these small spuds! Smash away!
To make these potatoes, boil a bunch of small potatoes until they are fork tender before draining the water and placing them on a baking sheet coated with a light layer of olive oil. Let them cool slightly before using a fork or the heel of your hand to smash them down. These aren’t fancy potatoes. Don’t worry if they break apart or crumble a bit. That just means the edges will be even crispier in the end. <— A very good thing!
Once the potatoes are all smashed, brush olive oil on top of each potato.
Then season away!
You truly don’t have to measure the seasonings and can eyeball a combination of your favorite spices. I used a mix of salt, pepper and Italian seasoning but I have made them with garlic salt, thyme and rosemary before with fabulous results.
Easy Smashed Potatoes
Serves four
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds small multi-colored potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until fork-tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Using a pastry brush, lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil. Place potatoes on baking sheet and lightly smash with a fork, the heel of your hand or a potato masher. Brush the potatoes with remaining olive oil, season with seasonings, salt and pepper.
- Roast for 25-35 minutes, rotating halfway through, until white potatoes are golden brown and edges are crisp.
Enjoy!
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Love this idea!! I love mashed potatoes but have never made them since they’re so time intensive! This is a great quick alternative!
The potatoes looks delicious! I am always looking for alternatives to (microwaved) baked potato. Love that you can season them anyway which way.
I also love smashed potatoes too! They’re soooo good and this recipe looks wonderful and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Thanks for sharing <3
Uh! I had these colorful little potatoes the other night, but I just chopped them and roasted them. I didn’t even think about doing smashed potatoes. Next time!
Potatoes are my favorite. This looks fabulous!
Wow what an awesome recipe. I have never made smashed potatoes. The different colored potatoes make this dish so festive. I think I will make these for Easter.
LOVE THIS! My problem is I would want to eat the whole freaking pan, anything healthy, starchy and crispy better watch out!
Until you rescpect serving size the amount of macronutrients you get is not that bad though. One portion provides 245 kcal | Protein 3.3g | Fat 13,7g | Starch 24.2g| Fiber 3.2g. I thought it would be even worst.
What is a serving size of these?
I assumed that 1.5 lb potatoes are sufficient to make 4 servings. Which means single serving is about 2-3 very small potatoes. Am I right Julie?
YUM!!! These look sooo good!!
These look amazing! I love the crispy edges on pretty much anything, so I will definitely be trying this recipe very soon!!
Same!! Crispy is the way to go!
I love roasted vegetables so much! They are a go to in our house. This just added another recipe to that list 🙂
I’ve never really understood the difference between mashed and smashed potatoes, but these photos are mouthwatering and they’re getting me to the point where I really get it! Plus I love multi-colored potatoes 🙂
YUM – this midwest girl is grinning from ear to ear with this recipe. I love me some meat and potatoes. 🙂
These look amazing! Potatoes are my favorite side dish 🙂 thanks for sharing!
This might actually convince me to buy the more expensive multi-colored potatoes 🙂
The purple ones are the best! 😉
I love potatoes of ANY kind! These look so good.
These look SO yummy Julie! Totally saving this recipe to use next week. This has my boyfriend’s name written all over it 🙂
Yup. I love the skin, so this sounds WAY better than mashing! 🙂
Me too!!!
I just made these this week! They are so tasty and easy to make.
Jen!
I know you’re from Calgary…they have these at Whitespot and they are called “smashbrowns”! Prolly not as healthy as making them at home though. :0)
Definitely adding this to my rotation! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I love the small colored potatoes. This is perfect – my husband is a potato fan and I’m only one if they’re tiny like this. Winner!
I make these with sweet potatoes. Only thing is you need to cut the sweet potatoes in half before you boil. The sweetness of the sweet potatoes makes the smashed edges almost caramelized without adding any sugar or anything.
Holy mother of pearl, these are going on next weeks menu. I love potatoes all ways but have never tried this way. And have I been living in a dang cave, where are these colored potatoes coming from !?!? I only have 3 stores available to me and have never seen them. Your plate you showed (potatoes, salmon, asparagus) is one my most favorite meals. Thank you for sharing.
This is easily one of my favorite side dishes to make and eat! Nothing beats a side of potatoes, especially when you get a mix of roasted and mashed all in one!
These look delicious!! Making them tomorrow with some Cajun seasoning 🙂
Yum! I like having potatoes as a side dish! This recipe looks so easy!
Hi Julie,
A long time reader all the way from Ireland! You are so much fun and Chase is amazing…
I don’t think you covered this on the blog but I know you are a huge fan of The Bachelor – what did you think of Ben’s choice? I try and follow the show as best as I can from over here 🙂
I make these all the time. They are a favorite in our house for sure! I use the bottom of a 1 cup measuring cup to flatten them.
I probably shouldn’t admit this, but I had no idea that potatoes were even created in some of those colors ha! These look so yummy though and sound super easy. 🙂
YUM! I have been making these for years. I found them on the Pioneer Woman Blog many moons ago.
Try them with the baby Yukon Golds – unbelievable !
These are fantastic when you have a large crowd for dinner or so easy to just make a few. I have also made them for Sunday Brunch.
They are one of my most often requested side dishes!! You all will LOVE them!!
I think sweet potatoes are the BOMB, but I know that a lot of people enjoy the regular ones more! These look so fluffy and soft–I LOVE it!
im always a fan when i dont have to peel or chop! Do these reheat well? What a great idea to put an egg on top!
Yum, yum, yum! I’ve seen smashed potatoes recipes before, but yours makes it seem even more approachable. Thanks!
I am not a mashed potato person (I know I am crazy) but these might be worth giving a shot at especially since they look fun to make. Who doesnt want to take out their work day on mashing potatos? Lol
These look yummy! I’ll keep my eye out for multi colored potatoes now!
Love this idea as our sides have been on a boring repeat….
Maybe I live in a hole, but I’ve never heard of smashed potatoes! They look amazing and I’ll have to try them soon!
We make these all the time (we have besties that have a farm!)
ALL SORTS of flavour combos —
Curry, chili, rosemary and mint (is a favourite of mine!)
Old bay is da bomb as well
OHHHH totally trying Old Bay soon!
Oh MY, it looks great! Can’t wait to cook em this Sunday!