Basil potato smash
A savoury potato side dish that will be gone in a flash.
YIELDS
5
TO
6
Ingredients
- 12 Yukon gold potato (whole with skin on)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic, rough chopped
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
- 1 cup chopped basil
Directions
- In a saucepot add potatoes and enough water to cover by two inches with two tablespoons of salt.
- Bring to a boil and cook till fully cooked approximately 12 to 20 minutes.
- Heat oven to 425° F.
- In a clean dry bowl add garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil. Mix well and set aside.
- Once potatoes are cooked, drain well and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Smash each with a fork till they are splayed out but mostly intact and spread in one even layer on the tray.
- Evenly pour the contents of the bowl over the potatoes.
- Place the tray in the oven till potatoes are browned and have crispy edges, approximately 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
