Description
These Crispy Brown Butter Sage Smashed Potatoes are a decadent and flavorful side dish featuring tender roasted potatoes smashed and roasted again to crispy perfection. Infused with aromatic fresh sage, thyme, garlic powder, and topped with nutty parmesan cheese and luscious brown butter, they make a perfect elegant accompaniment for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Cooking Liquids
- 1 pound small to medium potatoes (Yukon or Russet)
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Finishing Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400° F (204° C) to prepare for roasting the potatoes.
- Roast Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a casserole dish with a lid, then pour over the apple cider and chicken broth or dry white wine. Cover the dish and roast for 45 minutes, until the potatoes are very soft and cooked through.
- Prepare for Crispy Smash: Increase the oven temperature to 425° F (218° C). Remove the potatoes from the casserole and place them on a baking sheet. Using the back of a fork or a potato masher, gently smash each potato to flatten slightly.
- Add Flavorings and Roast: Drizzle the smashed potatoes with extra virgin olive oil. Dot the top of each with slices of salted butter, then sprinkle evenly with grated parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Scatter fresh sage leaves and chopped thyme over the potatoes. Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges become golden brown and crispy.
- Finish and Serve: Spoon the melted brown butter and crispy sage from the baking sheet over the potatoes. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste. Serve immediately, garnished with the crispy herbs for an aromatic finish.
Notes
- Use small to medium potatoes for best results to ensure even cooking and ease of smashing.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly before smashing to maintain their shape but still mash easily.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth or use dry white wine.
- Fresh herbs can be adjusted according to preference; rosemary pairs well with this dish too.
- Ensure butter is salted to enhance flavor, but adjust seasoning based on your salt preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
