Crispy Oven Roasted Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Oven Roasted Smashed Potatoes

from lecremedelacrumb.com
60 min
6 servings

Buttery garlic Crispy Oven Roasted Smashed Potatoes take traditional potatoes to a whole other level of YUM. Baby red and golden potatoes are cooked, smashed, seasoned with spices, drizzled with butter, baked, and then topped with melted cheese for over-the-top-deliciousness.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes (I used baby red and gold potatoes)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
  • cracked black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup butter (melted)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese or smoked gouda

Directions

  1. 1

    Fill a large stock pot with water (at least 4 inches deep). Bring to a boil, stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, add potatoes and cook until soft (about 15-20 minutes should yield fork-tender potatoes).

  2. 2

    Drain the potatoes and let them dry in a strainer/colander while you preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

  3. 3

    Arrange potatoes on a greased baking sheet. Smash the potatoes about halfway down. Let them rest on the pan for 5 minutes to release the steam.

  4. 4

    Drizzle potatoes with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper and smoked paprika (if using).

  5. 5

    Stir together melted butter and garlic. Drizzle over potatoes.

  6. 6

    Bake for 25-35 minutes til crispy. Top with cheese and return to oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melty. Garnish with chopped parsley and additional cracked black pepper if desired and serve.