Crispy Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
Delicious crispy garlic parmesan smashed potatoes with a fluffy interior, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (Yukon gold or red)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley, or Italian blend)
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley, extra parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Toss the potatoes with olive oil, melted butter (if using), garlic, salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
- Smash each potato with a potato masher or fork to create a jagged surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parmesan cheese, letting it melt.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispy potatoes, boil them a little less until fork-tender and then smash them. You can experiment with fresh herbs and different cheeses for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg