Crispy Smashed Potatoes
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe for Crispy Smashed Potatoes begins by boiling whole Yukon Gold potatoes until they reach fork-tender doneness. After draining and drying, they are arranged on a baking sheet and gently smashed using a glass bottom or potato masher to flatten them while keeping the skin intact. This increases the surface area to create crispy edges during baking.
The potatoes are then coated with a melted butter and minced garlic mixture to infuse flavor and moisture. Seasonings of kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves are added before topping the potatoes with shredded Parmesan cheese. Baking at 425°F crisps the edges and melts the cheese into a lightly golden crust, contrasting with the soft, fluffy interior of each potato.
This side is suited for pairing with various main dishes and offers a rustic, textured potato experience with garlic and herb notes. The use of fresh thyme and Parmesan highlights classic savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes red potatoes would work as well, baby
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced (approximately 2 Tbsp)
- 2 1/4 tsp kosher salt divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 5 prigs thyme leaves stripped, fresh
Instructions
- 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.
- While potatoes are boiling, preheat oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Place boiled potatoes in a single layer on baking sheet. Use the bottom of a glass, or a potato masher to smash each potato.
- 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.
- Bake for 30 minutes until crispy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% 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.
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