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Delightful Sage Smashed Potatoes

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Roasted smashed baby potatoes dressed up with delicious brown butter and fried sage. Ready in an hour, serves six, and impresses every time.
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Mena
Updated on Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:21:56 GMT
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Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside - these sage-infused smashed potatoes elevate the humble spud to new heights. The combination of golden brown butter and fresh herbs creates an irresistible side dish that pairs beautifully with any meal.

Key Ingredients

  • Small Potatoes: Choose firm, waxy varieties
  • Unsalted Butter: High quality for browning
  • Fresh Sage Leaves: Essential for authentic flavor
  • Sea Salt: Flaky crystals add perfect finish
  • Black Pepper: Freshly ground is best
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Basic Technique

Begin by boiling potatoes in heavily salted water until fork-tender. Once cooled slightly, gently smash each potato with the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to create a flat surface with plenty of texture. The irregular edges will become deliciously crispy during roasting.

Browning the Butter

Heat butter in a light-colored pan over medium heat. Stir constantly as it melts and foams. Watch carefully as the color changes from yellow to golden to light brown. When you smell a nutty aroma and see brown specks forming, add the sage leaves. They'll crisp quickly in the hot butter.

Finishing Steps

Assembly is straightforward:

  • Place potatoes on serving platter
  • Pour brown butter sauce over top
  • Arrange crispy sage leaves
  • Sprinkle with sea salt
  • Serve while hot

Serving Suggestions

  • Perfect with roasted meats
  • Excellent alongside grilled fish
  • Ideal for holiday meals
  • Great with braised dishes
  • Delicious with roasted vegetables

Storage Tips

  • Best consumed immediately
  • Can prep potatoes ahead
  • Store butter sauce separately
  • Reheat at high temperature
  • Plan for quick disappearance

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What kind of potatoes should I use?
It’s best to use small baby potatoes—either white or red. They’re just the right size for smashing and roasting up nice and crisp.
→ Why is boiling necessary before roasting?
Boiling helps soften the potatoes, making them easier to smash. Plus, it ensures they get wonderfully crispy when roasted.
→ Can I prep these potatoes in advance?
You sure can! Boil and smash them ahead of time, but wait until you’re ready to serve to roast and finish with the butter-sage topping.
→ What’s the sign that the butter is browned perfectly?
You’ll smell a warm, nutty aroma, and the butter will look golden brown. Keep stirring so it doesn’t burn!
→ Is dried sage a good substitute for fresh sage?
Fresh sage is best for frying and flavor—dried sage won’t give you that same crispy texture or taste.

Smashed Sage Crispy Potatoes

Crisp, golden smashed potatoes finished with buttery sage and a drizzle of brown butter. A must-have easy side dish.

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
55 Minutes
Total Time
60 Minutes
By: Mena


Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 Servings (6 servings)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

→ Potato Prep

01 About 1 pound of small potatoes (red or white works)
02 2 tablespoons of avocado oil
03 A bit of kosher salt and ground pepper

→ For the Sage Butter

04 3 tablespoons of plain butter (unsalted)
05 A cup full of fresh sage leaves
06 Optional: flaky salt for the finishing touch

Instructions

Step 01

Turn your oven to 425°F to preheat it.

Step 02

Fill a big pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Once the water's boiling, toss in the potatoes and let them cook until they're soft enough to poke with a fork, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 03

Take the potatoes out of the water and let them cool down until they’re easier to handle. Put them on a baking sheet with parchment paper, and use the underside of a glass or cup to squish them down into flat rounds.

Step 04

Pour the avocado oil over the smashed potatoes and sprinkle on salt and pepper. Place them in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until they get super crispy and golden brown.

Step 05

Use a small saucepan on medium heat, adding butter to melt. Stir continuously as it turns brown and starts to bubble. Right before it’s done, toss in sage leaves and let them sizzle for a minute. Take it off the heat and set it aside.

Step 06

Put the crunchy potatoes on a serving plate and pour the butter with sage leaves over them. Add a little flaky salt on top if you like.

Notes

  1. Butter can burn easily, so keep an eye on it while you're browning it.
  2. Smashing works best when the potatoes are totally soft.
  3. You could cook the potatoes ahead and save some time later.

Tools You'll Need

  • Big cooking pot
  • Sheet pan
  • Sheet of parchment paper
  • Small pot for making the sage butter
  • A sturdy glass or mug for pressing potatoes

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Uses butter, so contains dairy

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 180
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 22 g
  • Protein: 3 g