• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Simple Meal Girl
  • Home
  • Simple Recipes
  • Very Simple
  • About SMG
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Simple Recipes
  • Very Simple
  • About SMG
  • Follow Us!

    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Simple Meals » Side Dish

    Smashed Baby Potatoes

    March 6, 2021 by Christy Leave a Comment

    Smashed Baby Potatoes

    Smashed Baby Potatoes are a big-time hit with my kiddos and I really enjoy them too! Definitely a nice change on our dinner plates from the traditional potato side dishes, like mashed or baked potatoes. Completely packed with an awesome flavor and super simple to make too! You should try them!

    Smashed Baby Potatoes

    I became inspired to make this dish after watching several viral videos that looked delicious. I changed it up a bit using seasoning I enjoy but the technique of “smashing” the baby potatoes is not my own and I can not take credit for that.

    The potatoes need to be parboiled for a few minutes before they can be "smashed", then baked in the oven infused with seasoning and olive oil. So yummy!

    How do you serve Smashed Baby Potatoes?

    Serve them with a protein like chicken, steak, pork, or fish. My daughter has no problem eating them for lunch without anything on the side!

    Can other spices be used?

    You can absolutely change the spice combo using what you fancy. Use what you have on-hand and enjoy! 4-5 tablespoons of Christy’s Greek Seasoning would work well too!

    What is Parboiling?

    Parboiling is a process of semi-cooking the potato to soften (not fulling cooking all the way through) by boiling in water for a short time.

    • potatoes in a blue bowl
    • Tossed baby Potatoes in olive oil and herbs.
    • Tossed baby potatoes in olive oil and herbs
    • Smashing the baby potatoes
    • Smashed Baby Potatoes on a sheet pan
    • Smashed Baby Potatoes
    • Potatoes with swiss steak on a plate
      Served here with
    Served here with Savory Swiss Steak Creole
    Smashed Baby Potatoes
    Print Pin
    No ratings yet

    Smashed Baby Potatoes

    Smashed Baby Potatoes are a nice change on our dinner plates from the traditional potato side dishes, like mashed or baked potatoes. Completely packed with awesome flavor and super simple to make too! You should try them!
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Mediterranean
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword Baby Potatoes, Potato Side Dish
    Prep Time 7 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    n/a 0 minutes
    Total Time 32 minutes
    Servings 5 people
    Calories 306kcal
    Author Christy
    Cost $5

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet

    Ingredients

    • ½ to ¾ Cup Olive Oil extra virgin
    • 2 Lbs Baby Potatoes red, white, or yellow!
    • 1 Tbsp Celery Seed ground
    • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder or minced garlic
    • 1 Tbsp Thyme
    • 1 Tbsp  Parsley or a few sprigs of fresh parsley, chopped.

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Parboil baby potatoes in salted water. About 6 minutes.
      Tossed baby potatoes in olive oil and herbs
    • Drain and put in a bowl.
    • The potatoes will be hot, drizzle olive oil and each seasoning, and toss to coat each potato in oil and seasoning.
      Smashed Baby Potatoes
    • Line baking sheet with aluminum foil
    • Pour potatoes with oil seasoning on the baking sheet.
    • Use the bottom of a cup to “smash” the potatoes.
      Smashing the baby potatoes
    • Bake for 20-30 minutes in the oven until light golden in color.
      Smashed Baby Potatoes

    Notes

    Use salt and pepper to taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 306kcal
    • Easy Waldorf Cornbread Stuffing in a red dish
      Waldorf Cornbread Stuffing Devine
    • Veggie Chili in a crock with french bread and fresh parsley near by.
      Veggie Chili -Kick *SS Style
    • Summer garden tomato salad
      Summer Garden Tomato Salad
    • Strawberry Salad with Honey Vinaigrette in a salad bowl and two strawberries off to the side.
      Strawberry Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
    • Smashed Baby Potatoes
      Smashed Baby Potatoes
    • Roasted tomato feta soup in a blue and white bowl with french bread off to the side.
      Roasted Tomato Feta Soup
    « Easy Chicken Cutlets - 5 Ingredients
    Easy Spring Pasta with Lemon 🍋 »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Christy @ Simple Meal Girl

    Hi there, Welcome to Simple Meal Girl! My goal is to help you simplify recipes using easy-to-find ingredients that might already be in your pantry. I enjoy creating unique and manageable meals to share!

    Do bookmark my page so you can find your way back! I am adding recipes each week! I'd love to hear your thoughts and tips!

    More about me →

    Disclaimer: This site contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on a product link, I’ll receive a small commission if you make a purchase. This renders no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I love and stand behind.

    Popular

    • Beef Tips with Gravy with mashed potatoes
      Beef Tips with Gravy
    • How to make the best Turkey dinner
      How To Cook The Perfect Turkey
    • Hungarian Beef Goulash in a bowl over egg noodles
      Hungarian Beef Goulash (Instant Pot)
    • Delicious Potato Pancakes on a blue plate served with a side of horseradish dipping sauce.
      Potato Pancakes with Horseradish Sauce

    Food Categories

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • About SMG
    • Terms of use

    Disclaimer: This site contains affiliate links, which means I will receive a commission if you make a purchase via the link. This renders no extra cost to you and I only recommend products I love and stand behind. That's a promise I feel good about!

    The California Wine Club. A True California Wine Adventure!

    Copyright © 2022 Simple Meal Girl on the FoodiePro Theme

    All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.