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Smashed Potatoes Recipe (VIDEO)
These cheesy smashed potatoes are crisp on the outside with a creamy center and irresistible cheesy crust.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 5m⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 1h👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●baking sheet
- ●oven
- ●spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a pot of water to boil and add 2 tsp salt (Note: 8 cups water for 5Qt pot). Once water has boiled, carefully add potatoes then reduce heat to a low boil and cook until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork then drain (total boiling time is ⏱️ 25-30 minutes depending on potato size).
small potatoes (12-16 count) (1 1/2 to 2" diameter*)2 lbs
2
Meanwhile preheat the oven to 450˚F. Transfer drained potatoes to a lined rimmed baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
small potatoes (12-16 count) (1 1/2 to 2" diameter*)2 lbs
3
Use a potato masher or the flat bottom of a drinking glass to smash the potatoes to about 1/2" thickness. Press gently so you don’t break the potatoes apart.
small potatoes (12-16 count) (1 1/2 to 2" diameter*)2 lbs
4
Drizzle the tops with olive oil then sprinkle generously with garlic salt and black pepper to taste. Bake at 450˚F for ⏱️ 15 min. Flip potatoes over with a spatula, drizzle the second side with oil and season with more garlic salt and pepper. Bake another ⏱️ 12-15 min or until potatoes are crisp with golden brown edges.
small potatoes (12-16 count) (1 1/2 to 2" diameter*)2 lbs
5
Sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese then return to the oven another ⏱️ 2-3 minutes or just until cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
parsley (finely chopped, to garnish)2 Tbsp
Nutrition Facts
calories
176 kcal
fat Content
5 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
809 mg
protein Content
7 g
cholesterol Content
8 mg
carbohydrate Content
24 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
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