Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
Delightful crispy smashed potatoes with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese, perfect as a side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- Smash the potatoes on a baking sheet using a fork or potato masher.
- Prepare garlic butter by melting butter in a saucepan and adding minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Brush garlic butter over the smashed potatoes, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For an extra crispy finish, consider broiling for a minute after baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg