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Smashed Potatoes for Sunday Dinner

Servings: 4
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

Ingredients

  • 20 small potatoes (such as new potatoes)
  • 2 teaspoons salt (more, to taste)
  • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 splash cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Put potatoes in a pot and cover with water to about 2 inches over the potatoes. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and put the pot over high heat until it comes to a boil. Boil until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and allow to cool for a few minutes. Drizzle 2 Tablespoons olive oil over a baking sheet.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet and smash them down using a potato masher or fork. Brush another Tablespoon of olive oil over the potatoes, sprinkle the potatoes generously with salt, black pepper, and rosemary. Bake until the potatoes become crisp and golden, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the top of the potatoes with cider vinegar. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adapted from Heidi's World.