Baked Smashed Potatoes With Garlic: Indulgent Parmesan Delight
Baked Smashed Potatoes With Garlic & Parmesan are the perfect side dish, offering a combination of creamy potatoes and crunchy Parmesan, delightfully infused with garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and let them cool slightly.
- Place the cooled potatoes on a baking sheet and smash each one with a fork or potato masher.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the oil mixture over the smashed potatoes.
- Top each potato with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs such as rosemary or thyme.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking tray to ensure crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2-3 smashed potatoes)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Baked Smashed Potatoes, Garlic, Parmesan, Side Dish, Comfort Food