These potato cakes with crisp exteriors and ultra-creamy centers are as simple as boiling potatoes, smashing them flat, then roasting until crisp. These potatoes are so good they're giving french fries a run for the money.
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6 servings
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Ingredients
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Boil the potatoes a day ahead and keep them refrigerated. Flatten and roast the potatoes right before you want to serve them.
Instructions
Cook potatoes in a pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes; chill until ready to roast.
Preheat oven to 450°. Coat a baking sheet with 3 Tbsp. oil and heat in oven, 5 minutes.
Lightly flatten potatoes with the palm of your hand, then coat with oil; season with salt and pepper.
Roast potatoes on prepared baking sheet, 15–20minutes. Flip potatoes and roast until brown and crispy, 15–20minutes more.
Top potatoes with scallions.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 179
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 9mg 0%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 26g 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 3g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
