Description
Crispy Smashed Potatoes are baby or small potatoes boiled until tender, gently smashed flat, then roasted at high heat until they’re golden‑crisp on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. Seasoned with garlic, rosemary, Parmesan and parsley, they make an irresistible side dish.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse baby potatoes under cool water. Leave skins on for extra texture.
- Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water plus a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15–20 minutes, or until a fork slides in easily.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool for a few minutes until they’re warm but easy to handle.
- Preheat oven to 450 °F (230 °C). Place a baking sheet inside to pre‑heat for crispiness.
- Use a plate or towel to handle the hot baking sheet safely. Brush the hot baking sheet lightly with some of the olive oil.
- On the oiled sheet, arrange the potatoes spaced apart. Using the bottom of a flat‑glass or a potato masher, gently press each potato until flattened to ~½ inch thick.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the potatoes. Sprinkle garlic powder, dried rosemary, salt and black pepper evenly over them.
- Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning and crisping.
- After they’re golden and crisp at the edges, sprinkle the grated Parmesan on top and return to the oven for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and finish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor variation: swap rosemary for thyme or oregano; add chili flakes or smoked paprika for heat.
- For richer flavor: use melted butter or ghee instead of olive oil.
- To make it vegan/dairy‑free: omit the Parmesan and sprinkle with nutritional yeast instead.
- To make ahead: boil and smash potatoes ahead of time, refrigerate; when ready, roast for crispiness just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling + Roasting
- Cuisine: American / Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ≈200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
