Garlic-Smashed Potatoes

Crispy, golden Yukon Gold potatoes smashed and broiled to perfection, infused with garlic and topped with sour cream and fresh chives. A delicious side dish that combines creamy and crispy textures.

6 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons chives

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Generously butter glass pie dish. Cook potatoes and garlic in medium pot of boiling salted water until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; let stand 5 minutes. Discard garlic. Arrange potatoes close together in prepared dish. Using wooden spoon, smash potatoes coarsely until they split open. Drizzle with oil; dot with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

    20 min

  2. 2.

    Preheat broiler. Broil potatoes until crisp and golden, watching closely to avoid burning, 8 to 10 minutes. Top with dollops of sour cream; sprinkle with chives.

    10 min

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