Crispy Smashed Herbed Potatoes

yields  4 servings

prep time  25 minutes

bake time  20 minutes

12 small red potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)

3 Tbsp olive oil

1/4 cup butter, melted

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

3 Tbsp minced fresh chives

1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley

1.  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Place the potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender.  Drain.

2.  Drizzle oil over the bottom of a 15x10x1 baking pan; arrange potatoes over oil.  Using a potato masher, flatten potatoes to 1/2" thickness.  Brush potatoes with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3.  Roast 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.  Sprinkle with chives and parsley.

These were scrumptious!  I used aluminum foil on the pan before drizzling the oil so we'd have an easier cleanup.