Trust me, this is the simplest and tastiest potato dish ever!

August 18, 2025 by admin

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### 👩‍🍳 How to Make It — Step-by-Step

#### 1. **Boil the Potatoes**

Place the baby potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and boil until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.

#### 2. **Smash Them!**

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Use the bottom of a glass, a fork, or even your palm to **gently press each potato flat** — don’t mash them completely, just enough to “crack” them open.

#### 3. **Add the Flavor**

Melt the butter and mix it with the olive oil and minced garlic.
Brush this garlic butter mixture generously over each smashed potato.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you like (paprika, thyme, chili flakes — it’s your world).

#### 4. **Bake Until Crispy**

Pop them in the oven for 20–25 minutes or until the edges are golden and crisp.
For extra crunch, broil for an extra 2–3 minutes at the end.

#### 5. **Serve and Watch Them Vanish**

Garnish with chopped parsley, fresh herbs, or a sprinkle of Parmesan. Serve hot!

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### 🤤 Why This Potato Dish is a Game-Changer

* **Crispy outside, fluffy inside** — the texture is perfection.
* **Garlic butter makes everything better** — enough said.
* **Totally customizable** — go cheesy, spicy, herby — you do you.
* **Minimal ingredients, big payoff** — it’s cheap, easy, and impressive.
* **Works as a side dish or a snack** — or the main event if you’re obsessed like me!

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### 💬 What People Are Saying

> “My picky kids devoured these!”
> “Better than restaurant potatoes!”
> “Why haven’t I made these before?!”

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### 🧡 Final Thoughts

If you’ve got potatoes and a little garlic and butter, you’ve got **a masterpiece waiting to happen**. This dish proves that the simplest recipes are often the best — no fancy ingredients, no complicated steps, just pure comfort and crunch.

**Trust me** — make these once, and they’ll become your go-to potato dish forever.

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Want more super-simple, wildly delicious potato recipes (like cheesy potato bake or 3-ingredient hashbrown waffles)? Just let me know — I’ve got plenty more in the pantry!