Description
Baked smashed potatoes with golden edges, buttery garlic flavor, and a savory Parmesan finish that works as a side or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then drain and cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet.
- Place potatoes on the sheet and gently smash to about 1/2-inch thick.
- Mix olive oil, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika, then brush over potatoes.
- Sprinkle Parmesan on top and bake until golden and crisp.
Notes
- Use small potatoes for best texture.
- Do not smash too hard to keep shape.
- Bake at high heat for crisp edges.
- Broil briefly at the end for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg