Crispy Garlic Roasted Potatoes (oven)

🧄 Crispy Garlic Roasted Potatoes (oven)
Why this is perfect: Roasting hides minor imperfections and makes trimmed potatoes taste amazing.
You’ll need:
Potatoes (peeled or not, brown spots cut out)
Olive oil
Garlic (or garlic powder)
Salt & pepper
Optional: rosemary, paprika, chili flakes
How:
Heat oven to 220°C / 425°F
Chop potatoes into chunks
Toss with oil, garlic, salt, pepper
Spread on tray (don’t crowd)
Roast 25–35 min, flip once
Finish with herbs or a squeeze of lemon
🔥 Extra crispy tip: After chopping, soak potatoes in water 10 minutes, dry well, then roast.
🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes (spot-proof classic)
Why this works: Once mashed, you’ll never notice trimmed spots.
You’ll need:
Potatoes (spots removed)
Butter
Milk or cream
Salt
Optional: garlic, cheese
How:
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender
Drain, mash with butter
Add warm milk/cream slowly
Salt to taste
Add garlic or cheese if you want cozy vibes
🧈 Pro move: Warm the milk before adding—makes the mash extra smooth.
🍟 Pan-Fried Potato Bites (crispy snack vibes)
You’ll need:
Diced potatoes (spots removed)
Oil or butter
Salt, pepper
Optional: onion, paprika, garlic
How:
Parboil diced potatoes 5–7 min
Drain + dry
Pan-fry in oil until golden
Season & snack immediately 😌
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