Side Dish: United States – Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Mustard-Herb Drizzle
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min
Ingredients
1 1 / 2 lb (700 g) baby gold or red potatoes
Kosher salt, for water and seasoning
3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil, divided
2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 / 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, finely minced
1 tbsp capers, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
Flaky salt, to finish
Instructions
Heat oven to 450°F (232°C). Place a rimmed baking sheet on the center rack to preheat.
Boil the potatoes: Add potatoes to a pot of cold, generously salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until just fork-tender, 12–15 minutes. Drain and let steam-dry 5 minutes.
Season the potatoes: In a bowl, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and add potatoes. Use the bottom of a glass to gently smash each to about 1/2 inch thick.
Crisp and roast: Brush tops with melted butter mixed with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Roast 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway, until deeply golden and crisp at the edges. Broil 1–2 minutes if extra crispness is desired.
Make the Dijon-herb drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk Dijon, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Slowly whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil until emulsified. Stir in shallot, capers, parsley, and chives. Season to taste with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Serve: Transfer hot potatoes to a platter, spoon over the Dijon-herb drizzle, and finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt. Serve alongside the garlic butter ribeye to cut richness and add bright, herbaceous contrast.
