Smashed Potatoes
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Smashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe uses whole baby potatoes such as red or Yukon Gold, boiled until fork tender. They are placed on a baking sheet and carefully smashed using a glass bottom or masher to create a flattened shape while keeping the potato intact. A seasoned butter mix containing garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper is drizzled over them, then Parmesan cheese is sprinkled on top.
The potatoes bake at 425°F until the edges turn golden and crispy, offering a pleasing texture contrast between the creamy interior and crunchy exterior. Chopped parsley is added as a fresh finish before serving.
This preparation provides a straightforward vegetable side that pairs well with a variety of mains. Choose any small potato variety for best results, and gently smash to avoid breaking the potatoes apart.
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potato such as red potatoes or Yukon Gold
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 18-22 minutes or until tender.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Drain the potatoes and place them in a single layer on the pan.
- Use the bottom of a glass or a potato masher to carefully flatten each potato.
- Place the butter, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over each potato. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the potatoes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Notes
- Use baby potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes rather than large potatoes cut into pieces, which may fall apart when smashed.
- Smashed potatoes can be flattened gently using the bottom of a drinking glass, meat mallet, potato masher, or measuring cup; avoid pressing too hard to maintain structure.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 399IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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