Grown-Up Tater-Tots
These tots aren’t just good for when it’s cold and gross. They are a great, easy-to-portion side for entertaining and make a formulaic weeknight protein-carb-veg dinner a little bit more special.
Cold Weather Recipe: Grown-Up Tater-Tots
Serves 2 to 3
Ingredients:
- 1 pound small potatoes, like baby Yukon Golds or fingerlings
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Italian parsley, finely chopped
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Thoroughly scrub the potatoes and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until they are tender enough to pierce with a fork, but not browned. Let the potatoes rest for 10 minutes or until they are cool enough to handle.
Turn the oven up to 450°F. Using the bottom of a plate, a sturdy rocks glass, or measuring cup, smash the potatoes with firm, downward pressure. Squish each potato to about 3/4-inch thick. They will crack and split, but they should, for the most part, stay in one piece.
Brush or drizzle generously with olive oil, sprinkle with minced garlic, and place back in the oven. Bake until crispy and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley, and try not to eat the whole pan by yourself.
