Cheesy Smashed Potatoes

Name: Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American, British, Irish
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 3 oz Parmesan Cheese; 1.5 lb Red Potato; 0.25 tsp Salt

Side Dish 🥗 American British Irish Low-Carb Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

Cheesy Smashed Potatoes deliver crunchy, golden edges with fluffy centers, finished under the broiler for a nutty, salty Parmesan crust. Simple seasoning lets the potato flavor shine while the high-heat roast and quick broil create craveable texture. Serve as a crowd-pleasing side for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Prep15 mins
Cook1 hr
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Gather all the ingredients.
2

Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover them by at least 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
3

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil. Brush the foil with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
4

Move the potatoes to the prepared baking pan. Using a wide-bottomed glass, gently press each potato to about 1/2-inch thickness, keeping each potato in one piece.
5

Brush the smashed potatoes with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
6

Roast in the preheated oven, uncovered, until the bottoms are lightly browned and crisp, about 15 minutes.
7

Turn the potatoes; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Return to the oven and roast until the potatoes are lightly browned and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes more.
8

Preheat the broiler and position a rack 4 to 5 inches from the heat source. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the potatoes.
9

Broil until the cheese is golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes. Garnish with parsley.