CRISPY SMASHED HERBED POTATOES

Crispy Smashed Herbed Potatoes image

Golden brown and buttery, these spuds live up to their tantalizing name. A sprinkle of fresh herbs when they're hot out of the oven maximizes the flavor...and the pretty. -Althea Dye, Howard, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 small red potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain., Drizzle oil over the bottom of a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; arrange potatoes over oil. Using a potato masher, flatten potatoes to 1/2-in. thickness. Brush potatoes with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Roast until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.