Description
Deliciously crispy Parmesan smashed potatoes featuring tender Yukon Gold potatoes smashed and baked with garlic, olive oil, and freshly grated Parmesan for a perfect savory side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
Seasonings & Oil
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s ready for crisping the potatoes.
- Boil Potatoes: Boil the Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and Smash: Drain the potatoes and let them steam dry for a few minutes. Gently smash each potato using a fork until it is flattened but still holds together.
- Season Potatoes: Place the smashed potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle them evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake: Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Garnish with the remaining Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Yukon Gold potatoes are ideal for this recipe due to their creamy texture and ability to crisp well.
- For extra crispiness, you can flip the potatoes halfway through baking.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese provides the best flavor and melting quality.
- Optional garnishes like chopped parsley or chives add a fresh touch and color.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the garlic powder and other seasonings are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 200 grams)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Parmesan smashed potatoes, crispy potatoes, garlic potatoes, baked potatoes side dish, Yukon Gold potatoes
