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Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Crisp Smashed Potatoes are the best side dish ever! Brushed in butter and perfectly seasoned with herbs and salt then topped with Parmesan cheese. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 251 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large stock pot filled halfway with water, bring to boil and liberally salt water. Add potatoes, and boil for 20 minutes, or until they are fork tender. Strain; set aside.
  3. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or tray with non-stick spray. Arrange potatoes on the sheet and LIGHTLY flatten the potatoes with a potato mashed or fork in one piece (not too hard or they will end up mashed). 
  4. Mix together the butter, garlic and parsley. Pour over each potato. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  5. Place in preheated oven and bake 10-15 minutes or until browned on the top. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Return to oven until cheese is melted and browned. 

Notes

  • Use potatoes that are the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Make sure that your potatoes are tender after you boil them, but not mushy.
  • Make sure there's room to circulate around the potatoes on the sheet pan so they get crispy.
  • Skip the parchment paper in this recipe and bake directly on the pan to make them crispy.
  • A dark sheet pan will give you the best crispy factor so use a dark pan if you have it.

Nutrition Information

Calories 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 169mg (7%) Potassium 945mg (27%) Fiber 5g (20%) Vitamin A 470IU (9%) Vitamin C 27.8mg (31%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 7.4mg (41%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251

% Daily Value*

Calories 251kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 169mg 7%
Potassium 945mg 20%
Fiber 5g 20%
Vitamin A 470IU 9%
Vitamin C 27.8mg 31%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 7.4mg 41%

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