Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes Recipe
These Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, flavored with garlic, butter, and fresh parsley. This easy and flavorful side dish is perfect for any meal, featuring baby potatoes boiled until tender, smashed flat, then baked to golden perfection with a delicious garlic butter drizzle and a touch of parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 2 pounds (1 kg) baby potatoes
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 2 tbsp butter (or as needed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Clean Potatoes: Scrub the baby potatoes thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris. This ensures clean potatoes for boiling and baking.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the cleaned potatoes in a large pot, submerge them with water, and add salt to taste. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 20 to 30 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes. Drain the potatoes and set them aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F), or 180°C (365°F) if using a fan oven, to get it ready for baking the potatoes.
- Smash Potatoes: Lightly grease a baking tray with oil or line it with baking paper. Arrange the boiled potatoes evenly on the tray. Using a potato masher or fork, gently press down on each potato to flatten it, making sure they hold together without being completely mashed.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, garlic paste, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to mix all the flavors. Drizzle this garlic butter mixture evenly over the smashed potatoes on the tray.
- Bake Potatoes: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the potatoes for 30 to 40 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy around the edges.
- Add Parmesan (Optional): If using parmesan cheese, remove the tray from the oven 3 to 5 minutes before the baking time is complete. Sprinkle the grated parmesan over the potatoes and return the tray to the oven just long enough for the cheese to melt into the potatoes.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven, garnish with fresh thyme or additional parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Baby potatoes can vary in size; adjust boiling time accordingly.
- Using garlic paste gives a smooth garlic flavor; fresh minced garlic can be substituted but may brown faster when baked.
- Ensure potatoes are smashed but not completely mashed to retain texture.
- For extra crispiness, brush a little more olive oil around the potatoes before baking.
- Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a lovely savory depth to the dish.
- Serve as a side dish with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or your favorite main course.
