Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Name: Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. baby Yukon Gold potatoes; Kosher salt; 4 tbsp. melted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan

4 steps

Prep:30minCook:25min

This side dish is all about the technique, so the flavor profile is infinitely adaptable. You can top them with bacon and cheddar, ranch seasoning, or even BRIE.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:52:02 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories224.1 kcal (11%)

Total Fat13.6 g (19%)

Carbs21 g (8%)

Sugars0.8 g (1%)

Protein6.1 g (12%)

Sodium312 mg (16%)

Fiber1.7 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lbbaby yukon gold potatoes

4 Tbspbutter

1 tspfresh thyme leaves

freshly ground black pepper

½ cparmesan

freshly grated

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring water to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let sit until cool enough to handle.

Step 2

On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with melted butter, garlic, and thyme. Using bottom of a small glass or mason jar, press down on potatoes to smash them into flat patties.

Step 3

Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan.

Step 4

Bake until bottoms of potatoes are beginning to crisp and Parmesan is golden, about 25 minutes.