Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, smothered in garlic butter and melted parmesan cheese!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds small potatoes about 12
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick) melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
Prep Potatoes
- In a large saucepan over high heat, place potatoes in enough water to cover; bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and simmer about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
Prep Garlic Butter
- In a small frying pan over medium-low heat, combine butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper; melt butter, and mix well.
Pulling it together
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, or spray with cooking spray.
- Place potatoes on baking sheet.
- Using a large spoon or the heel of your hand, gently press down on each potato to smash it, so it ends up about 1/2-inch thick. Make sure to keep each potato in one piece.
- Brush mixture over potatoes, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are crispy and golden. Enjoy.