Smashed Potato Crunch (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Potatoes and Seasoning
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3 tablespoons olive oil, split up
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1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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2 pounds mini yellow potatoes (baby potatoes)
→ Dressing
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1/2 lemon, squeezed
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1 dill pickle, diced small
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1/2 cup kewpie mayo (regular mayo works too)
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3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 shallot, finely diced
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1 garlic clove, finely minced
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1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
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Salt and pepper to your liking
→ Garnish
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Optional: 1 to 2 scallions chopped for topping
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 425°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a second sheet if necessary.
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Add your potatoes to a big pot filled with salty cold water. Let it come to a boil on medium heat and cook for 7-8 minutes or until you can just poke through with a fork. Strain and set aside to cool for a bit.
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Dry the potatoes using paper towels. Move them onto the prepared sheet and press each one gently with a potato masher or the flat bottom of a glass until they’re about 1/4 inch thick.
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Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil all over the potatoes. Sprinkle a good amount of salt and pepper evenly.
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Bake those smashed potatoes for 45-60 minutes, flipping them once midway through cooking, until they turn a beautiful golden brown color and crisp up.
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While the potatoes bake, grab a bowl and whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, yogurt, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley until smooth. Mix in the dill pickle and shallot. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Put it in the fridge covered.
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Once the potatoes are done, let them cool for 10 minutes. Keep a bit of those crispy bits for topping. Toss the roasted potatoes with the herby yogurt dressing gently until everything’s mixed.
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Sprinkle scallions and those crispy bits you saved earlier over the top. Serve it warm and dig in!
# Notes:
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Be careful not to overcook the potatoes if you want them to stay intact when smashed.