Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes: The Best Comfort Food
A delicious recipe for crispy garlic butter parmesan smashed potatoes, perfect for a comforting side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sides
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and smash each one gently with a fork.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the smashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some red pepper flakes.
- You can use any type of cheese you prefer in place of parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes, comfort food, side dish