Crispy Smashed Russets with Green Horseradish Sauce

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 3 tbsp. clarified butter, melted
  • 3 tbsp. grapeseed oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion, thickly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, divided
  • Sauce:
  • 1 cup packed fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 3 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tbsp. prepared horseradish
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 2/3 cup yogurt
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground toasted coriander seeds
  • 1/8 tsp sugar
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Combine potatoes, bay leaves and rosemary in a large pot and cover with 3 inches of water. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, 30-40 minutes. Drain (discard the bay leaves and rosemary) and let the potatoes stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.

  2. Position a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450.

  3. Combine butter and oil in a small bowl. Pour half onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Add onion and toss to coat. Halve the potatoes lengthwise and place them cut-side down on the baking sheet. Smash the potatoes gently with the bottom of a jar. Brush with the remaining butter mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.

  4. Roast the vegetables until browned on the bottom, 25-30 minutes. Turn over and season with 1/4 tsp salt and the remaining 1/8 tsp pepper. Roast until dark golden brown, 15-20 minutes more.

  5. Meanwhile, to prepare sauce: Combine parsley, chives, dill, horseradish, garlic and salt in a food processor. Process until finely chopped. Add sour cream, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, coriander, sugar, and cayenne; pulse until smooth.

  6. Serve the potatoes with the sauce.

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