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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Smashed Potatoes are so fluffy on the inside, golden/crispy on the outside, and smothered in garlic and parmesan cheese!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 347 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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 prigs fresh thyme leaves stripped

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. While potatoes are boiling, preheat oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  3. Place boiled potatoes in a single layer on baking sheet. Use the bottom of a glass, or a potato masher to smash each potato.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes until crispy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 347kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 1312mg (55%) Potassium 970mg (28%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 577IU (12%) Vitamin C 47mg (52%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 347

% Daily Value*

Calories 347kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 1312mg 55%
Potassium 970mg 21%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 577IU 12%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.