Crispy smashed potatoes are a perfect side dish for any occasion. These Smashed Potatoes with Green Onions & Dill are a light and bright version of a classic potato side dish that will please everyone at the table. The fresh herbs give this dish a vibrant flavor that pairs well with proteins, soups, salads, and more.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Smashed potatoes are a perfect side dish for any meal! Pair these with soups, salads, proteins, and more!
- This recipe is easy to prep ahead of time. You can boil the potatoes in advance, then smash, add toppings, and bake when you're ready to serve.
- You can make this recipe with almost any kind of potato.
- This is a fun recipe to make with kids! They'll love helping to smash the potatoes!
- Looking for other potato side dishes? Try these Crispy Garlic Potato Wedges and these Sourdough Discard Potato Dinner Rolls.
Ingredients
There are only a few key ingredients you'll need to bring this recipe together.
- Mini red potatoes: other potatoes work well too, but red potatoes are a great size, consistency, and the color is wonderful. The size of the potato is important. When you smash them, the potatoes spread out. If you're working with large potatoes, not only will they need to cook longer, but you'll also end up with very large smashed potatoes!
- Dill: the fresh herbs are the star of the dish, so feel free to be heavy-handed here!
- You might also like these Green Beans and Potatoes with Lemon and Dill.
- Green onions: again, this is a place where you want to be heavy-handed!
See recipe below for detailed directions.
Substitutions & Variations
This is a very flexible recipe, and there are some easy variations you can make:
- Make it spicy - Add a kick of spice with a little cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Omit the butter - If the butter doesn't make sense for you, use olive oil! This will help coat the potatoes and help them get crispy.
- Use different potatoes - I used red potatoes, but this would also work well with fingerling potatoes, russet potatoes, and more!
- Add different herbs - Instead of green onions and dill, try a mix of other fresh herbs! You might also like these Smashed Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary.
How to Make Smashed Potatoes with Green Onions and Dill
There are only a few simple steps to making this recipe! The full recipe with detailed directions is at the bottom of this post.
- Step 1: Wash and trim your potatoes (no peeling needed). Then boil for about 20 minutes. Drain, the set on a parchement paper-lined tray brushed with olive oil.
- Step 2: Grease the bottom of a large, sturdy glass and smash the potatoes until they are about ½ inch thick.
- Step 3: Brush the smashed potatoes with melted butter, then sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Bake until crispy and browning at the edges.
- Step 4: Sprinkle (generously) with dill and green onions, and additional salt and pepper.
- Step 5: Transfer to a serving platter and serve while warm!
Expert Baking Tips
- Make sure to boil the potatoes until they're fork tender, so they're easier to smash.
- Grease your sturdy glass with oil to prevent the potatoes from sticking to the glass while smashing.
- There is no wrong way to smash! Making the potatoes thinner will give you crispier potato edges.
- Be generous when brushing with the butter mixture - this gives the smashed potatoes such a great flavor!
- Serve these smashed potatoes with your favorite protein or with this Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup for a full meal.
Storage
Refrigerator Storage: Once the potatoes have cooled fully, transfer to an airtight container and store in the refridgerator for 2-3 days. Reheat the potatoes in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
FAQs
The crispiness comes from the smashing (giving more surface area to crisp up). The butter also adds much-needed fat to encourage crispiness. If you want your potatoes to be more or less crispy, you'll want to leave them in the oven for more or less time.
Yes, definitely! If you don't have dill or green onions on hand, feel free to try with another herb! Rosemary is delicious here.
It will work in a pinch, but fresh herbs are the star of the dish here! I highly recommend fresh herbs if you have them available.
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Smashed Potatoes with Green Onions and Dill
Equipment
- Sturdy glassq for smashing potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes or other small potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 Tablespoons dill chopped
- 2 Tablespoons green onions chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add potatoes. Boil 20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 450° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with olive oil.
- Transfer boiled potatoes to the baking sheet, giving some space between each. Oil the base of a sturdy glass with olive oil or cooking spray, then gently press the potatoes until they are approximately ½ inch thick.
- Brush the smashed potatoes generously with the melted butter. Sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are crispy and browning at the edges. Remove from oven, and sprinkle generously with chopped dill, green onions, and additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve while warm.
Jessica Vogl says
The extra crispiness of a smashed potato is so hard to resist! They're fun to make and everyone loves them!