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Garlic Pesto Smashed Potatoes

Garlic Pesto Smashed Potatoes – the best potatoes recipe ever with smashed baby potatoes topped with delicious garlic pesto. So good.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Garlic Pesto Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 11/2 lbs. (2.4kg) baby yellow potatoes, rinsed
  • garlic pesto
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the potatoes and boil for 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  • Prepare the Garlic Pesto.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C).
  • Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Arrange the potatoes on the baking sheet. Using the bottom of a small sauce pan, gently smash the potatoes and flatten them. Brush the olive oil on the potatoes, then add the salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Brush the Garlic Pesto generously on top of the smashed potatoes, top with the chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.
Save the remaining Garlic Pesto in the fridge, or use the remaining and serve with the smashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 93mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g