Description
These crispy garlic butter smashed potatoes with parmesan and fresh herbs offer a perfect balance of crunchy edges and creamy insides, making them a comforting and flavorful side dish that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds (700 grams) baby Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (50 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons mixed fresh parsley and thyme, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Wash and boil the baby Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot with cold water and a pinch of salt for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain and let cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
- While the potatoes boil, melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave. Stir in minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside to let the flavors mingle.
- Arrange the boiled potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, leaving space between each. Using a potato masher or the bottom of a glass, gently press down on each potato until flattened to about ½ inch (1.3 cm) thick, being careful not to break them apart.
- Generously brush the smashed potatoes with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring some butter pools around the edges.
- Evenly sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the edges. Optionally, brush with more garlic butter halfway through baking for extra flavor.
- Once baked, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley and thyme over the potatoes while still hot.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Do not overboil the potatoes to prevent them from falling apart when smashed. Use a mix of butter and olive oil to prevent burning and achieve crispy edges. Space potatoes evenly on the baking sheet to avoid sogginess. Freshly grate Parmesan cheese for best crispiness. For dairy-free option, substitute butter with vegan margarine or olive oil and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Air fryer method: bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes, brushing with garlic butter and watching closely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ½ cup (120 gra
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: smashed potatoes, garlic butter potatoes, crispy potatoes, parmesan potatoes, easy side dish, comfort food, homemade potatoes, fresh herbs