Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

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Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes are roasted, then smashed, and topped with a buttery garlic parmesan mixture. They get baked until the edges are crisp making the ultimate side dish to go with any main course!

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garlic parmesan smashed potatoes

These cheesy, crispy roasted Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes make a delicious side dish to go with just about any meal. First we boil baby potatoes, then smash them and top with them a buttery garlic parmesan mixture.

This will be your new favorite way to cook potatoes all year round. They are easy to make, made with simple ingredients and loaded with flavor.

The garlic parmesan butter mixture is the key to this recipe and smells divine when it gets combined. Imagine the smell of garlic bread, but more buttery and cheesy! We drench the tops of the potatoes to get crisp edges and garlicy buttery tops.

If you love garlic parmesan dishes, try my Garlic Parmesan Gnocchi and Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

Other favorite potato recipes are my Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, Salt and Vinegar Potatoes, Cheesy Roasted Potatoes, and Broccoli Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes.

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key ingredients

• Baby red potatoes: These make the perfect size, you can use any type of baby or small potatoes. Such as baby Yukon gold potatoes or fingerling potatoes.
• Garlic: The key ingredient! Use fresh garlic if you can for maximum flavor.
• Parmesan cheese: Grated or shredded parmesan cheese will work perfectly. I always prefer to grate and shred my own cheese to make it extra melty.
• Butter melted: We coat the potatoes in a melted butter mixture. I use salted butter for more flavor. Olive oil could also be used instead.
• Fresh parsley: Used to garnish the baked smashed potatoes.
• Seasonings: Salt and black pepper.

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how to make garlic parmesan smashed potatoes

Make garlic butter mixture: In a small bowl, melt the butter until completely melted in the microwave. With a spoon, stir the garlic, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix until combined and beware this will smell amazing! Set aside.

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Boil potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place the potatoes in the boiling water, cover and let cook until soft about 20-25 minutes.

Drain and cool potatoes: Once the boiled potatoes are cooked and softened, drain well and let cool for 5 minutes. Pat each potato until dry with a towel.

Smash potatoes: Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F. Arrange the cooked potatoes on a lightly greased large baking sheet or line with parchment paper. Lightly smash each potato with the bottom of a glass or jar.

Top potatoes with garlic butter: Pour about one heaping tablespoon of the butter mixture to each potato. Drizzle any leftover butter mixture on top!

Bake: Bake the potatoes for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and sprinkle each potato with more parmesan cheese. Broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is perfectly melted.

Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the finished potatoes with parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!

what to serve with garlic parmesan potatoes

Potatoes are one of my favorites to make because there are endless ways on how to prepare them. Luckily, these smashed potatoes can be served alongside with so many different dishes such as chicken dishes, burgers, meatloaf, steak, and much more!

Some of my favorites to serve these with are my Italian Meatloaf, Big Mac Burger Sliders, Stuffed Bell Peppers, and Sheet Pan Chicken.

recipe tips & variations

• Cheesy bacon potatoes: Add crumbled crispy bacon to the top of the potatoes when you add the garlic parmesan mixture.
• Add spice: Add a few dashes of Tabasco, Tapatio, Frank’s hot sauce, chili flakes or any of your favorites to add heat. You could also sprinkle the top of the potatoes with black pepper if you wanted the spice to be mild. 
• Toppings: Dollops of sour cream, thinly sliced green onions, cheese, chopped parsley, fresh herbs, bacon bits, or Ranch dressing.
• Make ahead: Boil the potatoes ahead of time and place them in the refrigerator up to 2 days before baking them. This will save 20 minutes!
• Add extra flavor: Add Italian seasoning, more garlic, extra cheese, and any of your favorite herbs for more flavor.
• Use large potatoes: You can make this recipe with larger potatoes such as Yukon or Russet potatoes but it will require a much longer boil and cook time.

leftovers & storage

Place any leftover potatoes in an airtight container or cover dish with plastic wrap. Store for up to 4-5 days. When ready to reheat, place in the microwave or oven to bake until warmed.

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This recipe was last updated October 15 2024 to include additional photos and information. Originally posted January 13, 2020 By Kathryn Donangelo.