Description
Elevate your side dish game with Juicy Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes. This recipe combines the creamy texture of Yukon Gold potatoes with rich garlic-infused butter and savory parmesan for a dish that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for any occasion, these smashed potatoes are not just a side; they can easily steal the spotlight at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and cut the Yukon Gold potatoes into halves or quarters.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Smash each potato gently using a potato masher or fork.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the smashed potatoes and sprinkle evenly with parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg