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Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

5 from 4 votes
Crispy, garlicky smashed potatoes with Parmesan are immensely snackable. They're a great side dish or late night snack.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds small yellow and/or red potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes, then drain. Coat a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of oil and set aside.
  • Use tongs to transfer the very hot potatoes to the oiled baking sheet. Use the back of a heavy measuring cup to smash each potato. (They should be about ¼ inch thick.)
  • Drizzle the potatoes generously with the remaining oil and melted butter. Sprinkle with salt, garlic, and pepper. Sprinkle with about a teaspoon of parsley.
  • Roast for 30 minutes, until browned and crispy on the edges. Remove from the oven, and top with Parmesan cheese. Roast for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle generously with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal · Carbohydrates: 27g · Protein: 6g · Fat: 11g · Saturated Fat: 4g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 5g · Trans Fat: 0.2g · Cholesterol: 16mg · Sodium: 561mg · Potassium: 659mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 1g · Vitamin A: 297IU · Vitamin C: 32mg · Calcium: 120mg · Iron: 1mg
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