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Smashed Thyme Potatoes with Balsamic Aioli

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
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.