The potatoes are par boiled & then flattened (rather messily !) before seasoning & baking in a hot oven
This is what they look like when they're done - (I usually make some with Chilli powder and leave some - for the kids - without)
My husband *adores* potatoes and will eat them in any way, shape or form. Over the years, I've learnt how to cook them in all sorts of different ways. With apologies to all you potato loving people out there, I'm a pasta girl at heart, and really don't enjoy the taste of potatoes much (not even chips/french fries/baked with delicious fillings etc) - to me they have a thick, muddy taste - egh ! I will always chose pasta/rice/nothing over potato. Anyway, enough of my food fancies .... this is an easy dish which my husband just LOVES .... it is always a winner and is quick and easy to make .... sort of like a cross between a baked potato and a (healthier version of a) roast potato -:
(Husband Pleasing) Smashed Potatoes:
4 - 6 large Potatoes, scrubbed clean & with skins still on
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
Seasonings (whatever takes your fancy - Chilli Powder, Garlic Flakes etc)
Par boil the potatoes until tender. Remove from the stove & place onto a lightly greased baking tray. Take a rolling pin or potato masher, and squash the potatoes slightly (see first photo) - they will break up & will look very messy, but don't worry ! Pour a little olive oil over them, and sprinkle with seasonings of your choice. Bake at Gas Mark 6/200'C/400'F for around 45 minutes until done. They should be all crispy & golden around the edges.
