March 28, 2019

Smashed Thyme Potatoes with Aioli and Balsamic Syrup

Each Smashed Thyme Potato with Aioli and Balsamic Syrup is a crispy gem that bursts with flavor and texture. The roasting caramelizes the garlic and crisps the mashed edges of the potatoes. The warm potato with the cool Aioli topped with the tangy Balsamic Syrup drizzle completes the complexity of this side dish. Each bite is a tasty treat that will keep you coming back for more. And the aroma in the kitchen…unbelievable.

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Microwave Potatoes

Clean and dry the potatoes and put them in a microwave-safe bowl or dish. Microwave for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender. The bigger potatoes will take longer to cook.

Roasting and Smashing of Potatoes

Place cooked potatoes on the foil or parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a masher or a fork, press down on the potatoes until they are mashed but still somewhat intact.

add garlic thyme oil to smashed potatoes

Combine oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spoon or brush the garlic-thyme oil on top of each potato.

continue roasting potatoes with garlic thyme oil

Roast for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and browned.

Aioli Preparation

While potatoes are cooking, make the Aioli. Combine ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

Smashed Thyme Potatoes with Aioli and Balsamic Syrup

Spoon Aioli onto each potato and then drizzle with Balsamic Syrup. Garnish with chopped thyme.

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Smashed Thyme Potatoes with Balsamic Aioli

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Aioli, Balsamic Syrup, Red Potatoes, thyme

Servings: 6 servings

Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Ingredients

Smashed Potatoes

Bag petite red potatoes about 15-18 potatoes, clean with a damp paper towel
6 tablespoons olive oil
4-5 garlic cloves, medium-sized finely minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Aioli

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 garlic clove finely minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (if possible) coarsely chopped
Balsamic glaze/syrup available at most markets
Thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

Smashed Potatoes

Preheat oven to 400°F on Roast Setting. (If you don’t have a Roast setting on your oven, use Bake).
Place potatoes in large microwave-safe dish (or bowl); cover and microwave on HIGH for 12–15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
Arrange potatoes on baking sheet in a single layer; press lightly with potato masher to make hatch-mark indents, leaving potatoes somewhat intact.
Combine oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper;
Brush oil mixture evenly onto potatoes.
Bake potatoes for 20–25 minutes or until browned and crisp.
Transfer potatoes to serving platter.

Aioli

While potatoes are cooking, combine mayonnaise, water, garlic and thyme; mix thoroughly.
Spoon Aioli onto each potato and then drizzle the Balsamic Syrup over potatoes.
Garnish with thyme and serve.

Notes

If you don’t have a potato masher, use a fork to smash the potatoes.

Rosemary can be substituted for Thyme.

Sour Cream or Creme Fraiche can be substituted for the mayonnaise.

You can buy Balsamic Syrup (oftentimes called Balsamic Glaze or Blaze) at many different markets – Costco, Trader Joe’s, Publix, etc.

Recipe from Publix Market. Click here.

If you like this recipe, you may also like Honey-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges, Grilled Romaine with Creamy Caesar Dressing and Crispy Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings.

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