Description
Smashed potatoes are another tasty way to enjoy potatoes at dinner (or as a snack). They’re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and roasted with garlic parmesan goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds small white potatoes
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water by 1 inch. Salt the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Drain potatoes and let cool for 10 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). In a bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and smash each to about ½-inch thick using the bottom of a glass.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy.
6. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over potatoes and bake for 5 more minutes.
7. Optional: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use small or baby potatoes for maximum crispiness.
Let potatoes dry well before roasting to avoid sogginess.
For a dairy-free version, omit parmesan or use nutritional yeast.
Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure even crisping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 401mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 4mg