How to Make: Smashed Potatoes

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while adding creaminess.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder offers convenience without losing flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach adds color and nutrients at a lower cost.

Welcome to the cooking tutorial for smashed potatoes.

Use bite-sized potatoes, preferably white or a combination of red and white.

Boil the potatoes until fork-tender, without adding salt to the water.

Melt salted butter in a bowl and add about 1/2 teaspoon of fresh rosemary and parsley, along with 1 teaspoon of minced garlic.

Infuse the butter with the herbs and garlic while the potatoes boil.

Check the potatoes for fork tenderness; they should be soft enough to pierce but not mushy.

Rub some of the infused butter into the bottom of a baking pan to help create a crust.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Place the boiled potatoes in the pan and smash them using a jar or a potato masher.

Drizzle more of the infused butter over the smashed potatoes to ensure a crispy top.

Bake the potatoes in the oven for about 15 minutes.

If desired, add cheese to some of the potatoes during the last 5 minutes of baking to melt on top.

Remove the potatoes from the oven and check for a crusty bottom and melted cheese if added.

Cooking Techniques

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