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Smashed Red Potatoes in pan

Smashed Red Potatoes

Lesley Daniels
These crispy smashed potatoes are a lighter spin on classic potato skins and sure to satisfy French fry cravings. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizers
Servings 4 servings
Calories 373 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 small red potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450F.
  • Poke each potato a few times with a fork. Place on microwave safe plate. Place a paper towel over potatoes. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes. Turn potatoes over and microwave on HIGH additional 2 minutes, or until tender. Remove from microwave and let cool.
  • Cut potatoes in half width-wise and toss in olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place skin-side-up on parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently press down each potato with a potato masher until about ½-inch thick.
  • Bake 30 minutes, turning potatoes halfway through cooking, until potatoes are browned.
  • Let cool slightly before topping with yogurt and chives.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 374mgPotassium: 1949mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 3mg
Keyword potatoes, roasted potatoes, side dish
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