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Crispy Ranch Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Ranch Smashed Potatoes
Smashed potatoes are always a hit, and adding a little ranch flavoring to them really kicks them up a notch!
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  • Prep Time: 15min
  • Cook Time: 60min
  • Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. red potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh scallions, chopped

Preparation

  1. Fill a large pot with water over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, add potatoes and boil for 30 minutes, until soft. Test them with a fork.
  3. Drain water from the pot and drizzle a sheet pan with olive oil.
  4. Pre-heat oven to 450°F.
  5. Transfer potatoes to a sheet pan and use the bottom of a heavy drinking glass to smash your potatoes until the skin breaks.
  6. Drizzle potatoes with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt, black pepper, parsley, dill, garlic and onion powder.
  7. Bake at 450°F for 30 minutes, until crispy.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped scallions!

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