Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Crispy Smashed Potatoes are so fluffy on the inside, golden/crispy on the outside, and smothered in garlic and parmesan cheese!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 347kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. baby Yukon gold potatoes (red potatoes would work as well)
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced (approximately 2 Tbsp)
- 2 1/4 tsp kosher salt divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme leaves stripped
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes clean. Bring a large pot of salted water (use 2 tsp kosher salt) to a boil, then addd potatoes and boil about 20 minutes until fork tender. Pat dry. Careful, they will be very HOT.
- While potatoes are boiling, preheat oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Place boiled potatoes in a single layer on baking sheet. Use the bottom of a glass, or a potato masher to smash each potato.
- Combine melted butter and garlic paste then drizzle over each smashed potato. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp salt, black pepper and fresh thyme over the top. Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes until crispy.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1312mg | Potassium: 970mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 2mg