Parmesan Garlic Smashed Potatoes
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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.

Prep⏱️ 5 min
Cook🔥 10 min
Servings👥 4 servings
Difficulty📊 Very Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

4
  • 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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Directions

  1. 1

    Boil the baby potatoes in salted water for 8-10 minutes until tender.

  2. 2

    Drain the potatoes and let them cool for a few minutes.

  3. 3

    Lightly crush each potato with the heel of a fork to flatten them without mashing them into a puree.

  4. 4

    Finely mince the garlic.

  5. 5

    Place the smashed potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  6. 6

    Drizzle generously with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic and grated parmesan.

  7. 7

    Season with salt and pepper.

  8. 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.