Baked Smashed Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these baked smashed garlic parmesan potatoes are a flavorful and satisfying side dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Place the baby potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes, then drain.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Arrange the boiled potatoes on the sheet and gently smash each potato using a potato masher or the bottom of a glass to flatten them slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the garlic olive oil mixture evenly over each smashed potato.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese generously on top of each potato.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For an extra kick, drizzle with a little hot sauce or sprinkle red pepper flakes before serving.