Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes are the most delicious side dish!
These no-fuss, crispy potato bites have a yummy blend of Italian spices, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside making the perfect bite.
They’re great for any meal, whether you’re cooking for friends or just treating yourself.
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes
These potatoes are everything I dream of in a side dish. Crispy, garlicky, cheesy goodness.
- Only 5 ingredients
- Less than 10 minutes of hands on prep.
- Makes excellent leftovers.
Ingredients
- baby potatoes: any baby potatoes will work just fine in this recipe. Fingerling potatoes will also work.
- parmesan cheese
- butter: unsalted butter is recommended to have better control over the overall salt content in the dish.
- Italian seasoning
- garlic powder: fresh garlic has the tendency to burn so this recipe uses garlic powder.
- salt: if using salted butter, omit the salt.
You will also need a pot to boil the potatoes, a baking sheet, and a glass to smash the potatoes.
How to Make Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
For how impressive it seems, these smashed parmesan potatoes really are an easy dish!
- Boil the baby potatoes until fork tender.
- Toss boiled potatoes with garlic butter mixture.
- Place on a baking sheet and SMASH!
- Roast until crispy and a slight crust has formed.
Leftovers?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
The best way to reheat leftover parmesan smashed potatoes is to pop them into the air fryer for a couple of minutes. They become so nice and crispy! Alternatively, you could pan fry them until heated throughout.
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Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
Equipment
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- In a large pot, add the baby potatoes to cold water.
- Bring potatoes to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender.
- In the meantime, in a medium bowl mix Parmesan, melted butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
- Toss the boiled potatoes with the garlic butter mixture.
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet. Take a glass and gently press each one.
- Drizzle any remaining butter mixture from bowl onto tops of potatoes so they are well coated.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until crispy.
Notes
Pin these Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
The parmesan sounds like the perfect touch for these potatoes. I have made similar smashed potatoes, but the crispy parm is the perfect topping.