Oven-Baked 3-Ingredient Irish Butter Smashed Potatoes

Introduction

If you love crispy potatoes with rich flavor, these Oven-Baked 3-Ingredient Irish Butter Smashed Potatoes are a perfect choice.
This simple recipe uses just a few ingredients but delivers incredible taste and texture. Tender baby potatoes are boiled,
gently smashed, then baked until golden and crispy with rich, creamy Irish butter. It’s an easy side dish that pairs
beautifully with chicken, steak, or fish and is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds baby potatoes (or small Yukon gold potatoes)
• 3 tablespoons Irish butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Boil the potatoes: Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water and boil for about 15–20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain well.
3. Smash the potatoes: Arrange the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Using the bottom of a glass or a potato masher, gently press each potato until slightly flattened.
4. Add butter and salt: Brush or drizzle the melted Irish butter over each smashed potato. Sprinkle with salt.
5. Bake until crispy: Bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges become golden brown and crispy.
6. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot.

Description

These smashed potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The Irish butter gives them a rich,
creamy flavor that makes them taste gourmet even though they require only three ingredients. The smashing technique
creates more surface area, helping the potatoes become wonderfully crisp in the oven.

Tips

• Use baby potatoes because they smash easily and cook evenly.
• For extra crispiness, place the potatoes on a hot baking sheet.
• Leave space between potatoes so they brown properly.
• If desired, garnish with fresh parsley after baking for extra color.

Correction

To keep this recipe truly limited to three ingredients, only use potatoes, Irish butter, and salt. Make sure
the potatoes are fully drained after boiling so they crisp properly during baking.

Enjoy

Serve these delicious smashed potatoes fresh from the oven while they’re hot and crispy. They make a comforting
side dish that everyone will love. Enjoy them with your favorite main course and savor every buttery bite!