Description
These Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that pairs well with any meal. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and loaded with savory flavors, they are sure to be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds baby gold or red potatoes
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Cook Potatoes: Boil potatoes until fork-tender, drain, and dry.
- Smash Potatoes: Flatten potatoes on baking sheet.
- Season Potatoes: Mix oil, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, coat potatoes, top with Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake until golden and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley, serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispy potatoes, broil for the last 2–3 minutes of baking.
- You can also add shredded mozzarella or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
