Baked Smashed Potatoes with Chipotle Crema and Pickled Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Golden, crispy potatoes smashed with garlic and herbs, topped with a smoky chipotle crema and tangy pickled onions. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs baby potatoes, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs (halved) baby potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1 tbsp (chopped) fresh thyme
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (minced) chipotle peppers in adobo
1/2 cup (thinly sliced) red onion
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp white sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 lbs halved baby potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, and 1/2 tsp salt. Arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 2: Bake for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Step 3: While potatoes bake, whisk 1/2 cup sour cream with 1 minced chipotle pepper, 1 tbsp adobo sauce, and 1 tbsp water to make crema.
Step 4: Thinly slice 1/2 cup red onion and toss with 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to pickle.
Step 5: Serve smashed potatoes topped with chipotle crema and pickled onions.