Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Garlic butter parmesan smashed potatoes recipe – Crispy, buttery, and delicious; these smashed potatoes make the ultimate side dish for virtually anything, from steak to roasted chicken. Pre-boil the potatoes, then smash them straight onto a sheet pan before brushing with the garlic, parmesan mixture, then roast in the oven until crispy. With an unbeatable crunch all around, these baked potatoes with garlic, butter, parmesan, and parsley are a guaranteed family favorite. Enjoy!

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Ingredients list for the garlic butter parmesan smashed potatoes recipe

• 2 lbs (1kg) potatoes (Yukon Gold, choose them not too big)
• 1 teaspoon of oil
• 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

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How to make smashed potatoes

Baking smashed potatoes is maybe not the quickest way to cook potatoes, but the result is truly amazing!

First, we place potatoes in a pot of salted water and cook the potatoes for 30 minutes.

Then we flatten the potatoes with a potato masher and drizzle the cooked smashed potatoes with a mixture of butter, salt, pepper, minced garlic, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. 

Finally, we broil the prepared potatoes until golden and crispy – about 10-15 minutes. Simple!

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Tips for the garlic butter parmesan smashed potatoes recipe

• Choose smaller potatoes, rather than large. For crispy potatoes, choose your potatoes around the size of a golf ball or slightly larger
• Let the potatoes steam dry for a little while after smashing them. This ensures incredible crispiness!
• You can swap out the Italian seasoning in the baked potato recipe for parsley, rosemary, or thyme. Oregano is milder in flavor but also works pretty well.
• Garlic and onion powder are also great additions to the garlic butter parmesan mixture. They complete the garlicky flavor and season the roasted potatoes perfectly.

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Directions

1. To prepare the garlic butter parmesan smashed potatoes: Pre-heat your oven in broil mode (or grill) to 400ºF (200ºC)

2. Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring the pot to a boil and cook, covered for 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are just fork-tender. Drain well and set aside.

3. Lightly grease a large baking sheet with a teaspoon of oil or oil spray. Arrange the cooked potatoes onto the baking sheet and use a potato masher to flatten the potatoes in one piece lightly. Do not push too hard, or potatoes will end up mashed.

4. In a medium bowl, mix the butter, salt, pepper, minced garlic, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Pour the mixture generously over each potato using a tablespoon.

5. Transfer the baking sheet with potatoes in the oven and broil (or grill) until potatoes are golden and crispy – about 10-15 minutes. Serve the garlic butter parmesan smashed potatoes with parsley and more parmesan if you like. Enjoy!

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What is the difference between mashed and smashed potatoes?

What is the difference between mashed and smashed potatoes? Mashed potatoes are cooked potatoes that get mashed with milk, butter, sometimes heavy cream, and other ingredients such as garlic into a smooth creamy consistency. On the other hand, smashed potatoes are cooked potatoes that get tossed with olive oil or butter and a mix of spices, garlic, grated cheese, and herbs then smashed into thin patties and oven-roasted until crispy.

What to serve with the smashed potatoes?

These smashed potatoes baked in the oven are the ultimate side dish for everything steak and roasted chicken. You cloud also enjoy them as a snack or a side for brunch.

What to do with smashed potatoes leftovers?

If you have leftover smashed potatoes (seriously?), you can keep them in an airtight container for up to 3 days in your refrigerator. Reheat in the oven covered so they don’t dry up.

More potato recipes you might like

• Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes
• Oven-Baked Mashed Potato Cakes
• Garlic Browned Butter Baby Potatoes
• Garlic Parmesan Butter Roasted Potatoes

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