Parmesan smashed potatoes that will wow your taste buds!
Deliciously crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these parmesan smashed potatoes are a perfect side dish that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (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.
- On a baking sheet, place the potatoes 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.
- Top each potato with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like rosemary or thyme.
- These potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Adjust the amount of Parmesan cheese according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg