Best Olive Oil Smashed Potatoes Recipes

Olive Oil Smashed Potatoes image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zested
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Put the potatoes in a large saucepan with salted cold water to cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Smash the potatoes with a large fork or potato masher.
Add lemon zest and olive oil. Fold into potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Garlic and Olive Oil Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds medium-size unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes, each cut into wedges
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 large garlic cloves, peeled, halved
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

Steam potato wedges until very tender, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 5 tablespoons oil in large skillet over low heat. Add garlic; sauté until golden, about 6 minutes.
Add potatoes and thyme to skillet. Mash coarsely. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and serve.

Lemon Herb Olive Oil Smashed Potatoes image

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds large Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed
Kosher salt
1/3 cup fruity extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water by about 1 inch and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil, uncovered, over high heat, and then reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer briskly until fork tender, about 45 minutes. Drain the potatoes, reserving 1/4 cup of the water. Return the potatoes to the pan. Shake the pan over medium heat for about a minute to dry the potatoes. Remove from the heat. Add the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and the reserved cooking water to the potatoes. Mash the potatoes, skins and all, with a traditional potato masher to an even consistency. Fold in the herbs and season with salt. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil.