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Crispy Garlic Herb Smashed Potatoes with Parmesan

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These crispy garlic herb smashed potatoes with Parmesan are a quick and easy side dish featuring tender potatoes with crispy edges, fresh herbs, and a golden Parmesan crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ cup (50 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Place the baby Yukon gold potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes well in a colander and let them cool for a few minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. Arrange the cooked potatoes on the baking sheet, spacing them out evenly. Using a potato masher or the bottom of a flat glass, gently press down on each potato until it flattens to about ½ inch (1.3 cm) thick.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to blend.
  5. Spoon the garlic herb oil mixture evenly over the smashed potatoes, making sure to coat under and around each one.
  6. Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until they start to crisp and turn golden on the edges.
  7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the potatoes. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts and crisps to a golden crust.
  8. Remove from oven and let the potatoes rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Let potatoes cool slightly after boiling to make smashing easier and prevent mushiness. Add Parmesan halfway through baking to avoid burning. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking for even crisping. Reheat leftovers in oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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Keywords: smashed potatoes, garlic herb potatoes, Parmesan potatoes, crispy potatoes, easy side dish, Yukon gold potatoes

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