Description
These Crispy Smashed Potatoes are a delightful side dish with a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. Seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and Parmesan, they are a perfect accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or thyme)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Cook the potatoes: Boil the baby potatoes in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let them dry.
- Smash the potatoes: Flatten each potato with a glass or masher. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan before serving hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- You can make these ahead and reheat in the oven.
- Try adding crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
