Garlic Herb Smashed Potatoes
50 minutesDifficulty:EasyIngredients
Ingredients
- 750 gbaby potatoes
- 0.25 cupmelted butter
- 2 tspolive oil
- 4garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbspmixed herbs (thyme, parsley)
Other Ingredients
- 0.25 cupfreshly grated hard cheese or parmesan cheese
- rosemary
- 3garlic cloves
- thyme leaves (for garnish)
- Sour cream and chives for serving
Steps
STEP 1
Prick the potatoes with a fork several times. Place them in a microwave-safe bowl filled with water. Cover the bowl with a microwave lid and cook for 14- 15 minutes or until tender.
STEP 2
Drain potatoes and allow them to cool down for 5 minutes.
STEP 3
In a small bowl, add melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, and herbs. Mix well and set it aside.
STEP 4
Using your palm or back of a fork, gently smash the potatoes until they are in one piece.
STEP 5
Preheat the Steam Combo Microwave Oven to 180°C. On the baking sheet, place the smashed potatoes, rosemary, and garlic cloves. Generously drizzle the herb mixture over them, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for 15 minutes.
STEP 6
Sprinkle a generous serving of grated parmesan or hard cheese on the potatoes and return to the Microwave Oven for 10-14 minutes until they melt and render a crispy texture on the top.
Serve with sour cream topped with chives.
Enjoy
Sandhya Hariharan
Sandhya Hariharan is a London-based food photographer, recipe developer, art director and Stirring Mummy committed to sharing authentic and easy recipes.
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