Parmesan smashed potatoes are a flavorful side dish of smashed golden, creamy potatoes baked with nutty parmesan cheese on top until crispy bites of form for your enjoyment.
If you’re looking to elevate your side dish game, look no further than these deliciously crispy Parmesan smashed potatoes.
Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly golden brown potato, its crispy exterior giving way to a fluffy and tender interior. The nutty and savory notes of Parmesan cheese add a delightful depth of flavor, complemented by the aromatic hints of garlic and herbs.
Whether you’re serving these as a side dish to accompany a juicy steak or a roasted chicken, or simply indulging in them as a satisfying snack, one thing is for certain – these Parmesan smashed potatoes are bound to become a new favorite in your rotation.
How To Make Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients needed
- Baby yellow/gold potatoes
- Parmesan cheese
- Butter
- Seasoning & herb
Making the parmesan smashed potatoes recipe
- Start by bringing a pot of water to boil then cook the potatoes until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes. Turn the oven on broil.
- Next, place the boiled potatoes on a sheet pan then lightly using the bottom of a plate or glass press down on the potatoes until they smash a little bit.
- Now, brush the potatoes with butter then sprinkle the seasoning across the tops of them. Then, add on the shredded parmesan cheese.
- Place in the under the broiler for about 10 minutes. This will melt and brown the cheese and make the skins crispy as well.
- Lastly, when the cheese has melted and browned a little remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving, enjoy!
What to serve with parmesan smashed potatoes
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Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound Yukon gold baby potatoes
- shredded parmesan to taste
Seasoning (mix together)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Start by bringing a pot of water to boil then cook the potatoes until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes. Turn the oven on broil.
- Next, place the boiled potatoes on a sheet pan then lightly using the bottom of a plate or glass press down on the potatoes until they smash a little bit.
- Now, brush the potatoes with butter then sprinkle the seasoning mix across the tops of them. Then, add on the shredded parmesan cheese.
- Place in the under the broiler for about 10 minutes. This will melt and brown the cheese and make the skins crispy as well.
- Lastly, when the cheese has melted and browned a little remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving, enjoy!