Big John's Smashed Taters Recipe

Crispy, smashed potatoes loaded with garlic, corn, and onion – the perfect side dish for BBQ or chicken fried steak! This recipe delivers unbelievably flavorful and tender taters in under 2 hours.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 403.4 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Big John's Smashed Taters

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How to Make Big John's Smashed Taters

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and scrub 4 large russet potatoes. Lightly rub with 2 tablespoons olive oil and bake for 1 hour, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Let the potatoes cool slightly.
  4. Cut the cooled potatoes into quarters. Roughly mash and remove about half of the potato skins.
  5. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 cup frozen corn, and 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion.
  6. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and softened.
  7. Add the mashed potatoes and the following ingredients to the pan: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and slightly browned.
  8. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish alongside your favorite BBQ or chicken fried steak!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

23g

Carbs

25g