Garlic Parmesan Crispy Smashed Potatoes

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut open the bag of baby potatoes and pour them into a colander.
  2. 2Rinse the baby potatoes under water.
  3. 3Boil the baby potatoes in a pot until they are fork-tender.
  4. 4Set the boiled potatoes aside to cool.
  5. 5In a small bowl, add softened butter.
  6. 6Add minced garlic to the butter.
  7. 7Add dried or fresh parsley (or other herbs) to the mixture.
  8. 8Add salt or garlic salt to the mixture.
  9. 9Add grated parmesan cheese to the bowl.
  10. 10Mix all the ingredients to create the garlic parmesan butter topping.
  11. 11Once the potatoes have cooled, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  12. 12Coat the potatoes with oil.
  13. 13Smash each potato with the bottom of a glass or mug.
  14. 14Top each smashed potato with the garlic parmesan butter topping.
  15. 15Optionally, add more cheese on top of the potatoes.
  16. 16Bake the potatoes in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are crispy.
  17. 17Once baked, sprinkle more parmesan cheese and herbs on top of the crispy potatoes.
  18. 18Serve the crispy smashed potatoes with ranch for dipping.

Ingredients

  • baby potatoes
  • 3 tbsp softened butter
  • 0.5 tbsp minced garlic
  • 0.5 tsp dried or fresh parsley
  • 0.5 tsp salt or garlic salt
  • 0.33 cup grated parmesan
  • oil
  • ranch

Equipment

colanderpotforksmall bowlspoonbaking sheetparchment paperglassoven

Tips

  • The longer the potatoes bake, the crispier they get.
  • You can add more cheese to the topping if you like.