Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

from speakingfood.com
Appetizers-snacks
60 min
4 servings

Crispy outsides and fluffy insides with garlic, Parmesan, and herbs make this a tasty side.

Ingredients

  • baby potatoes

    yukon gold or red

    1 ½ lb
  • olive oil
    3 tbsp
  • garlic

    minced

    3 cloves
  • sea salt
    ½ tsp
  • black pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • dried italian herbs

    optional

    ½ tsp
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese
    ⅓ c
  • chopped fresh parsley

    for garnish

    2 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Arrange potatoes on the baking sheet and gently press each with a potato masher or fork until slightly flattened but still intact.

  4. 4

    Combine olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs in a small bowl. Brush this mixture generously over each smashed potato.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan evenly over the potatoes.

  6. 6

    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until edges are golden and crispy.

  7. 7

    Remove from oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot.