Description
These Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes are a crispy, flavorful side dish perfect for any meal. Baby potatoes are boiled, smashed, and roasted with garlic, Parmesan, and herbs until golden brown and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Baby Potatoes:
- 2 pounds baby potatoes (red or yellow)
- 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling)
Garlic Parmesan Topping:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil Potatoes: Boil baby potatoes with salt until fork-tender. Drain and slightly dry.
- Smash Potatoes: Flatten potatoes with a glass or masher on the baking sheet.
- Prepare Topping: Mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Spread over potatoes.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Roast: Roast for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the potatoes ahead by boiling them and refrigerating until ready to smash and roast.
- For extra crispiness, broil the potatoes for the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
