Garlic Smashed Potatoes

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These Garlic Smashed Potatoes deliver crispy edges, a fluffy center, and bold flavor in every bite. Boiled until tender, then smashed and broiled with garlic butter and parmesan, they're an easy yet irresistible twist on classic potatoes. They are the perfect side dish for any meal, especially when you want something golden and satisfying straight from the oven!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword garlic, potatoes, sides, vegetables

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 125kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs. red or yukon gold potatoes
3 Tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic crushed
1 Tbsp fresh parsley
kosher salt and pepper
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Fill a large pot with salted water. Add potatoes to the water. Be sure there is enough water to cover the potatoes.
Bring to a boil and boil until fork-tender. It should take around 15-20 minutes. Preheat your oven to broil while they boil.
Drain water off potatoes and set aside.
Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place cooked potatoes on the baking sheet, spacing the out evenly on the sheet.
With a potato masher, gently press down each potato until it slightly mashes, rotate the potato masher 90 degrees and mash again. Think of making a crisscross shape on them like you do with a fork on a peanut butter cookie.
In a bowl, combine the butter, garlic, and parsley together. Pour some of the butter mixture over each potato.
Sprinkle potatoes with kosher salt and black pepper.
Broil for about 10-15 minutes until golden and crisp. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and return to the oven just long enough to melt the cheese. Serves 6-8.

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