Not Just For Breakfast Smashbrowns Recipe

These insanely easy smashbrowns are so good, you'll be making them for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner! Crispy golden-brown potatoes with a hint of garlic and shallot – the perfect side dish or a satisfying meal on its own. Get ready for flavor explosion in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 220.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Not Just For Breakfast Smashbrowns

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How to Make Not Just For Breakfast Smashbrowns

  1. Boil 1 lb peeled and quartered Yukon Gold potatoes and 2 minced cloves of garlic in salted water until almost tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and garlic well and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. While potatoes cool, heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots and sauté until softened and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  4. Season the shallots with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  5. Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, coarsely mash them with a fork or potato masher. Leave some texture!
  6. Gently fold in the sautéed shallots and minced garlic.
  7. Season the potato mixture generously with salt and pepper.
  8. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
  9. Add the potato mixture to the hot skillet, spreading it out evenly to a roughly 1/2 inch thickness.
  10. Cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
  11. Carefully flip the smashbrowns using a large spatula. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the other side is golden brown and crispy.
  12. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh herbs (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

21g

Carbs

8g