Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
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4.7
Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
Description
The potatoes are first boiled until just tender, allowing the inside to remain soft. After draining, each potato is gently smashed to create a surface that crisps up during broiling. A mixture of melted butter, crushed garlic, and fresh parsley is poured over the potatoes, along with seasoning and a light spray of olive oil, which helps develop a golden crust when broiled. The addition of Parmesan cheese after initial broiling adds a savory, melted topping that completes the dish.
The garlic infuses rich flavor directly into the buttery coating, while the broiling caramelizes the edges for texture contrast. Fresh parsley adds a bright finish to each crispy piece.
Serve these smashed potatoes as a side for chicken, beef, or vegetarian mains. They can be seasoned to taste just before serving for fresh flavor and can be enjoyed immediately for best texture.
Salting the water when boiling the potatoes is essential to ensure the potatoes absorb flavor internally.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potato Yukon Gold or Carisma
- 1 pray olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to broil (or grill) settings to medium-high heat (about 200°C | 400°F).
- Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to the boil; cook, covered for 30-35 minutes or until just fork-tender. Drain well.
- Lightly grease a large baking sheet or tray with cooking oil spray. Arrange potatoes onto the sheet and use a potato masher to LIGHTLY flatten the potatoes in one piece (not too hard or they will end up mashed).
- Mix together the butter, garlic and parsley. Pour the mixture over each potato. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and lightly spray with olive oil spray.
- Broil (or grill) until they are golden and crispy (about 10-15 minutes). Remove from oven, sprinkle over the parmesan cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melted.
- To serve, season with a little extra salt and parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Remember to salt the boiling water to season the potatoes internally.
- Do not press the potatoes too hard when smashing; keep each potato mostly in one piece for better texture.
- Serve immediately after broiling to maintain crispness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people (as a side)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 489mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 186IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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