The easiest side dishes are often the most impactful and most delicious. Take a look at these Golden Smashed Potatoes, for example. Tender potatoes boiled in savory chicken broth and rich butter, smashed flat, and then browned. Mmmm, this tasty side is flavorful, crispy, and a real winner in the potato world. Golden Smashed Potatoes are as good as gold and ready in just under 30 minutes, so they really will have an impact on your dinner menus moving forward!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes
- salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Place the potatoes in a deep skillet and add the salt and the pepper.
Step 2 –Add the chicken stock and the butter and cover the skillet with a lid.
Step 3 –Cook the potatoes in the stock until almost tender, about 5-8 minutes.
Step 4 –Remove the lid and allow the stock to evaporate, about 5 minutes.
Step 5 –Once all of the stock has evaporated, using the back of a large spoon, press down and pop each potato to flatten and create a small crack.
Step 6 –Allow the potatoes to brown on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
Step 7 –Season the potatoes with the salt and the pepper.
Step 8 –Transfer the browned potatoes from the skillet and place them onto a platter.
Step 9 –Garnish with the fresh parsley and serve.
