Description
A comforting side dish featuring tender red potatoes that are smashed and baked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds red potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place red potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place each potato on the sheet and gently smash flat using a glass or masher.
- Drizzle olive oil over each potato. Sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Top each smashed potato with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different herbs or toppings for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: crispy potatoes, smashed potatoes, potato recipes, family sides, easy recipes