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Smashed Potatoes
Tender and crispy potatoes that are really easy to make.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
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small potatoes
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olive oil
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salt to taste
kosher salt is my favorite for this application
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fresh cracked pepper to taste
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herbs to taste
fresh rosemary is good
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Bake as many small potatoes as you like until they are tender.
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Drizzle/pour olive oil over a cookie sheet with sides, so the oil doesn't run off the pan.
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Place the baked potatoes back on the oil-drizzled cookie sheet.
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Use a potato masher to break open the potatoes and flatten slightly.
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Drizzle tops of potatoes with more olive oil. Don't be stingy with the oil.
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Sprinkle potatoes with salt.
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Grind pepper over potatoes if you like pepper.
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Garnish with sour cream and sprinkle any kind of finely chopped herb you like over potatoes: fresh rosemary, thyme, paprika,