When I Saw Him Using a Masher to Make Roasted Potatoes, I Thought He Was Crazy. But What He Does Is Genius.

Who would have thought that the secret to perfect roasted potatoes would involve boiling and mashing them? Jamie Oliver, that’s who! He’s here to demonstrate his tried and true recipe for a delicious and satisfying side dish that has us looking forward to holiday dinners even more than we already are. Take a look and give it a try.

You’ll Need

– 3 pounds (1.5 kilograms) Maris Piper potatoes, peeled
– Sea salt
– Freshly-ground black pepper
– 1 bulb, broken into cloves
– Red wine vinegar
– 2 good lugs olive oil
– 1 bunch fresh rosemary, leaves picked

Not feeling the olive and rosemary? Then be sure to head over to Jamie Oliver’s site, where you can get ideas for two more flavor combinations and your printable recipe. Which one will you try? Have you ever seen roasted potatoes made this way before?