Smashing Smashed Potatoes

After our Vegas Vacation last week (look for that in our next post), we are trying to eat healthier! We revisited a recipe for smashed potatoes. They satisfy my craving for french fries but are much healthier because they are baked.

Our recipe is adapted from Caramel Potatoes recipe! It's not super exact but it's never turned out poorly! :)

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs (or desired amount) of small red potatoes- we usually buy the bag and if they are too big I cut them in half or quarters
• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• garlic powder
• rosemary
• salt & pepper

1. Scrub the potatoes (and cut them if necessary) and lay on a foil lined baking tray. Add 3/4 cup of water to the potatoes and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes at 500 degrees.
2. When the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool- I usually let them cool for about 30 minutes because they are really hot!
3. Toss the potatoes in a medium bowl with 3 tablespoons of olive oil until completely coated. Lay the potatoes back on the lined baking sheet.
4. Take a cup and "smash" the potatoes until they are about 1/4-1/2 inch thick. This is harder than it looks-- Jacob always has to do this job!
5. Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil on the potatoes. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, garlic powder and rosemary.
6. Place your potatoes back in your 500 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until crispy brown. They are kind of caramelized when you take them out and they are DELICIOUS!

Enjoy! :)