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Smashed Potatoes Recipe (VIDEO)
These cheesy smashed potatoes are crisp on the outside with a creamy center and irresistible cheesy crust.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 as an appetizer
Calories: 176 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs small potatoes (12-16 count) 1 1/2 to 2" diameter*
- 2 tsp salt for water
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil to drizzle
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tbsp parsley finely chopped, to garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil and add 2 tsp salt (Note: 8 cups water for 5Qt pot). Once water has boiled, carefully add potatoes then reduce heat to a low boil and cook until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork then drain (total boiling time is 25-30 minutes depending on potato size).
- Meanwhile preheat the oven to 450˚F. Transfer drained potatoes to a lined rimmed baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Use a potato masher or the flat bottom of a drinking glass to smash the potatoes to about 1/2" thickness. Press gently so you don’t break the potatoes apart.
- Drizzle the tops with olive oil then sprinkle generously with garlic salt and black pepper to taste. Bake at 450˚F for 15 min. Flip potatoes over with a spatula, drizzle the second side with oil and season with more garlic salt and pepper. Bake another 12-15 min or until potatoes are crisp with golden brown edges.
- Sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese then return to the oven another 2-3 minutes or just until cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
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Notes
- *Get baby red or baby yellow potatoes that are even in size and thickness for even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbs
24g
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
809mg
(34%)
Potassium
706mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
215IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
14.7mg
(16%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6as an appetizer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 24g | |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 809mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 706mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 14.7mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.