Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Servings: 6

Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes

For these Crispy Smashed Potatoes you will need:

• 1.5 pounds of golden baby potatoes – These are my favorite to use and are so buttery and good!
• 2 tablespoon of olive oil – Along with the rich flavor this adds, it also helps to keep your potatoes and parmesan from burning at high temps.
• 1 tablespoon of butter – For more buttery goodness.
• 1 teaspoon sea salt + more for sprinkling
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan – Absolutely essential for the flavor and texture.
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley – Slightly for the flavor, most because it’s pretty.

How to Make Crispy Smashed Potatoes:

Step 1. Wash your potatoes and place them in a large pot. Fill with water until about 1 inch over the potatoes and add a pinch of salt. Cover and bring to a boil for 15-20 minutes, until soft. You can test this by stabbing one with a fork.

Step 2. While your potatoes are boiling, preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Grab a baking sheet and spread about 1 tablespoon of olive oil on it.

Step 3. In a small bowl, melt 1 tablespoon of butter, and then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 cup grated parmesan. Mix together.

Step 4. Once your potatoes are soft, drain the water and allow them to sit for about 5 minutes to cool. Then add them to the oiled tray and spread them out.

Step 5. Using the bottom of a heat safe cup or measuring glass, smash each potato until they are around 1/4 inch tall. Then use a small spoon to spread the mixture you made onto the top of each.

Step 6. Place these in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until they are golden and crispy.

Step 7. Sprinkle a little more sea salt and a little bit of finely chopped parsley, and then use a spatula to remove them from the pan.

Enjoy!

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

These Crispy Smashed Potatoes are SO SO GOOD! As the name implies, they are crispy on the outside and they are buttery and soft on the inside. The seasoning and parmesan make the flavor incredible and they can be dipped in just about any dip! Elevate your burgers, you chicken, your steak, and whatever else you want by adding these as a side!

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Active Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 pounds of golden baby potatoes
• 2 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 1 teaspoon sea salt + more for sprinkling
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Instructions

 

• Wash your potatoes and place them in a large pot. Fill with water until about 1 inch over the potatoes and add a pinch of salt. Cover and bring to a boil for 15-20 minutes, until soft. You can test this by stabbing one with a fork.
• While your potatoes are boiling, preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Grab a baking sheet and spread about 1 tablespoon of olive oil on it.
• In a small bowl, melt 1 tablespoon of butter, and then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 cup grated parmesan. Mix together.
• Once your potatoes are soft, drain the water and allow them to sit for about 5 minutes to cool. Then add them to the oiled tray and spread them out.
• Using the bottom of a heat safe cup or measuring glass, smash each potato until they are around 1/4 inch tall. Then use a small spoon to spread the mixture you made onto the top of each.
• Place these in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until they are golden and crispy.
• Sprinkle a little more sea salt and a little bit of finely chopped parsley, and then use a spatula to remove them from the pan.

  Enjoy!

Notes

Try pairing these with Nashville Sandwiches!