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Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes Recipe
Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes Recipe is made with red potatoes, garlic cloves, and dried thyme.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 6 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Keep the specified layer
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
3. Watch the broiling step
Follow the broiling stage and its stated finish check.
Get to know the ingredients
medium red potatoes (2 lb total)
In the method: Place the potatoes in a large pot (so they are in a single layer) and cover them with an inch of water.
sea salt
In the method: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic.
dried thyme
In the method: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 8 medium red potatoes (2 lb total)Ingredient note
Source: ¼ cup olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1 ½ teaspoon sea saltIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon EACH: pepper and dried thymeIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon EACH: pepper and dried thymeIngredient note
Source: 2 large garlic cloves (very finely minced)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Broil for 10 minutes, or until the tops are crispy.
A little more help as you go
Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot and oven. Start with this step: Place the potatoes in a large pot (so they are in a single layer) and cover them with an inch of water.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
What happens at the end?
Broil for 10 minutes, or until the tops are crispy.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Additional recipe notes
To smash the potatoes: Use your fist to punch them. This way is more fun but also messier. Gently squish the potatoes with the palm of your hand or something heavy, like a pot. This way you’ll get prettier looking smashed potatoes.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: theendlessmeal.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.