Description
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes are a flavorful side dish with a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, packed with garlic and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
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.
- Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash each one with a fork or potato masher.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy, checking halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, turn on the broiler for a couple of minutes at the end, watching closely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg