Smashed Parmesan Potatoes
Transform your weeknight side dish game with these irresistible Smashed Parmesan Potatoes! Featuring tender baby potatoes that are lightly smashed, drizzled with a flavorful blend of olive oil, melted butter, garlic powder, and aromatic thyme, then topped with a generous layer of golden, melty Parmesan cheese, this recipe is a crispy, cheesy masterpiece. Baked to perfection at 425°F, the edges crisp up beautifully while the centers remain fluffy and satisfying. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, these potatoes are easy to make and perfect for pairing with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or serving as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Ready in under an hour, these savory bites combine simplicity and indulgence in every forkful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Place the baby potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover them by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
Arrange the cooked potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out evenly.
Using the flat side of a glass or a potato masher, gently press down on each potato until they are about 1/2 inch thick but still intact.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, melted butter, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the olive oil and butter mixture evenly over the smashed potatoes, ensuring they are well coated.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each smashed potato.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy and golden around the edges.
Remove from the oven and transfer the potatoes to a serving plate.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy smashed Parmesan potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1623 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.3 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.7 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 157 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 4217 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 60.0 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1406 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 3090 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
