Description
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these Parmesan smashed baby potatoes make a delicious side dish that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and use a fork or potato masher to gently smash each potato.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Top each potato with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For variations, consider adding herbs, different cheeses, or spicy elements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg