Parmesan Garlic Smashed Potatoes
A simple and delicious recipe for oven-roasted smashed potatoes with parmesan and garlic. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, ready in just 15 minutes. A tasty side dish or a perfect light appetizer.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1.75 lbs baby potatoes
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3.5 oz grated parmesan
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
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- 1
Boil the baby potatoes in salted water for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- 2
Drain the potatoes and let them cool for a few minutes.
- 3
Lightly crush each potato with the heel of a fork to flatten them without mashing them into a puree.
- 4
Finely mince the garlic.
- 5
Place the smashed potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Drizzle generously with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic and grated parmesan.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Bake at 392°F for 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
💡 Chef's Tip
Choose potatoes of similar size for even cooking. Do not over-mash to maintain texture. You can add fresh parsley or thyme for extra flavor. Serve hot immediately after taking them out of the oven.
