Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes are a delightful side dish that transforms humble baby gold potatoes into a golden, garlicky masterpiece. With their crispy edges and tender buttery interiors, these potatoes promise to be the star of your meal. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch enhanced by the rich flavor of garlic butter and the savory goodness of parmesan cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or as an indulgent weeknight treat, these smashed potatoes will leave your guests raving long after the meal is over.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds baby gold potatoes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or plant-based butter)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the baby gold potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and let them dry.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Smash each potato to about ½ inch thick using a flat-bottomed glass or potato masher.
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over each smashed potato, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and half of the parmesan cheese.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, adding remaining parmesan for the last five minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg