Garlic and Thyme Crispy Smashed Spuds
Warning! These potatoes are addictive. They are the perfect crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside spud that are impossible to resist.
How long will it take?
50 minutes
What’s the serving size?
Serves 4
What do I need?
- 1 kg potatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
How do I make it?
- Preheat oven to 220C.
- Add potatoes to a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a knife.
- Drain potatoes.
- Combine garlic, thyme and olive oil in a small bowl.
- Arrange potatoes on a baking tray. Use the bottom of a glass to press the potatoes so that they flatten but not fall apart.
- Spoon olive oil mixture over potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and crisp.
TOP TIP
- choose a good roasting style potato. We recommend Dutch Creams, Pink Eye, Kipfler, King Edward, and Up-to-Dates.
