Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes: The Ultimate Comfort Food!
Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes are a delicious and comforting side dish, combining the rich flavors of garlic and parmesan with perfectly smashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the 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.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash each one with a fork or potato masher.
- In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the garlic oil mixture over the smashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs like rosemary or thyme.
- These potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg