Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Serves: 4 | Preparation: 15 minutes | Total: 50 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 2 pounds small potatoes
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons oil
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• Pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, chives, and/or green onion (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of oil.
2. Place potatoes in a large pot and fill with water until fully submerged. Bring to a boil over medium–high heat and cook for 20–25 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
3. Drain potatoes and let cool for 5 minutes.
4. Place potatoes on baking sheet and use a potato masher or a cup to flatten potatoes to ½ inch thickness.
5. Drizzle remaining 3 tablespoons of oil over potatoes and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown.

Adapted from: cookieandkate.com

This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.