Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the potatoes. Cook until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Remove and place on a baking sheet.
2 pounds small red potatoes
Preheat oven to 400 °F (204 °C)
Gently, using a potato masher or similar, smash the potatoes. Not too hard or you'll end up with crumbled potatoes. Just enough pressure to smash them.
In a small measuring cup, whisk together melted butter, ranch powder, and minced garlic.