Here’s a simple and irresistible recipe for Honey Butter Smashed Potatoes—crispy on the outside, soft and buttery inside:
🥔 Honey Butter Smashed Potatoes
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) baby potatoes or small Yukon golds
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1–2 tsp honey (adjust to taste)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley) for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- Boil potatoes: Place potatoes in a pot of salted water. Boil 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
- Preheat oven: 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Smash potatoes: Place boiled potatoes on the baking sheet. Use a potato masher or the bottom of a glass to gently flatten each potato to about ½-inch thick.
- Season & oil: Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake: 20–25 minutes until edges are crispy and golden.
- Honey butter finish: In a small bowl, mix melted butter and honey. Brush generously over hot potatoes.
- Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
🍽 Tips
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Garlic powder or smoked paprika can add extra flavor.
- Great as a side for roasted chicken, steak, or even a casual weeknight dinner.
If you want, I can also give a one-bowl shortcut version where you boil, smash, and bake all in a single pan for minimal cleanup. Do you want me to share that?
