5 from 36 votes
Smashed Potatoes (Garlic Parmesan)
This recipe for Smashed Potatoes uses small white potatoes boiled until tender, then seasoned with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. They are smashed flat on a baking sheet to crisp in a hot oven, then finished with freshly grated Parmesan for a savory, golden topping. The result is tender inside with crispy edges and a flavorful crust.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
203 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds potato small white
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a pot and fill it with enough water to cover the potatoes by an inch. Salt the water (I use about a tablespoon of kosher salt). Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then cook the potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and cool. Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them cool to the touch, about 10 minutes.
- Season and flavor. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Transfer the potatoes to a mixing bowl, then add the oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to fully coat the potatoes in the seasoning.
- Smash the potatoes. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and use the bottom of a glass to smash them down. Thinner potatoes are more crispy, though are also more likely to break apart. Aim for a height of about ½-inch. Bake until the potatoes are golden and turning crispy, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Add parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly over the top and bake 5 minutes more.
- Serve. If you'd like, sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving, then serve them up warm!
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Notes
- Choose small or baby potatoes for easier smashing and better crisping results.
- To make dairy-free, skip the Parmesan cheese or substitute with nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
- Boil potatoes in well-salted water to season them internally before baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
401mg
(17%)
Potassium
728mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
53IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 728mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.