Description
A simple and delicious recipe for crispy smashed potatoes featuring baby Yukon Gold potatoes seasoned with garlic, thyme, butter, and Parmesan cheese, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. baby Yukon Gold potatoes
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Boil Potatoes. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the baby Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a generous pinch of kosher salt to the water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain the water and let the potatoes cool until they can be handled safely.
- Prepare and Smash Potatoes. On a large baking sheet, toss the cooled potatoes with finely chopped garlic, melted butter, and fresh thyme leaves to evenly coat them. Using the bottom of a small glass or mason jar, gently press down on each potato to flatten them into patties. Season the smashed potatoes generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle the tops evenly with finely grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake to Crisp and Brown. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the potatoes for about 25 minutes. Bake until the bottoms of the potatoes start to crisp up and the Parmesan cheese turns a golden brown color. Remove from the oven and serve warm for a crispy, flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the potatoes for the last 2-3 minutes but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Use baby Yukon Gold potatoes for their creamy texture and natural sweetness, but red potatoes can also work as a substitute.
- Fresh thyme can be replaced with rosemary or oregano for a different flavor profile.
- To make the recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter and Parmesan with vegan alternatives or olive oil and nutritional yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
