Baked Smashed Potatoes With Garlic & Parmesan: The Best Comfort Dish
Baked Smashed Potatoes With Garlic & Parmesan is the ultimate comfort dish that brings together crispy potatoes and savory garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender.
- Drain and let cool slightly.
- On a baking sheet, smash each potato gently with a fork or potato masher.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the potatoes for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Baked Smashed Potatoes, Garlic, Parmesan, Comfort Food