Garlic-Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Garlic-Smashed Potatoes Recipe

  • 1 3/4 pounds small unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes (about 16), scrubbed
  • 6 large garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  1. Generously butter glass pie dish. Cook potatoes and garlic in medium pot of boiling salted water until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; let stand 5 minutes. Discard garlic. Arrange potatoes close together in prepared dish. Using wooden spoon, smash potatoes coarsely until they split open. Drizzle with oil; dot with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat broiler. Broil potatoes until crisp and golden, watching closely to avoid burning, 8 to 10 minutes. Top with dollops of sour cream; sprinkle with chives.