Parmesan Crusted Smashed Potatoes for Family Dinners
Make crispy smashed potatoes with a savory Parmesan crust. This recipe delivers a satisfying side dish perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs small potatoes (like Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold, salted water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes well.
- Arrange the boiled potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Using the bottom of a sturdy glass or a potato masher, gently press down on each potato until it is flattened to about 1/2 inch thickness. Do not smash them completely flat.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, melted butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Brush this mixture evenly over the top and sides of the smashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of each flattened potato.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the Parmesan cheese forms a crisp crust.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the potatoes for the last 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Use fresh grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and crust formation.
- If your potatoes are not tender enough after boiling, they will break apart when you smash them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3 potatoes)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 18