Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
These Parmesan Smashed Potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside which makes them the perfect side dish recipe for any occasion!
Servings: 8
Calories: 242kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds baby potatoes
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Optional:
- 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F. Then, line a large rimmed cookie sheet or baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Fill a large stock pot with fill with water and add clean baby potatoes to it. You want the water to just cover the potatoes. Salt the water generously.
- Place the pot on stove and turn the heat on high. Bring the water to a boil and then turn the heat down to medium, continue cooking for about 15 minutes. The potatoes should be fork tender but not falling apart. Depending on the size of the potatoes it should take anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes.
- Next, drain the water from the potatoes, and rinse them. Drain off all excess water and then place the potatoes on the cookie sheet once they've cooled slightly.
- Use a fork or the bottom of a water glass to lightly press it down on each potato until you break the skin and slightly flatten them. Continue smashing them until all the potatoes are flattened. I've tried a bunch of ways to smash them and I find a nice, heavy water glass with a flat bottom works really well.
- Pour olive oil over top of the potatoes as evenly as possible. Then, sprinkle the salt and pepper evenly over top of the potatoes. Place half of the cheese (½ cup) over top of the potatoes carefully so you don't waste any of that precious cheese.
- Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and cook the potatoes for about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the baking pan from the oven and top with the remaining cheese (½ cup). Place the pan back in the oven and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes. If you are adding minced garlic this is the time to do so. You will know when the potatoes are done because they will begin to brown and get a little crispy around the edges. You want the cheese to melt fully.
- Carefully remove the potatoes from the oven and transfer to a platter. Toss with dried parsley, more or less depending on your taste.
- Serve with a big old cheesy smile!
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg