The Best Baked Smashed Creamer Potatoes
Looking for a new and delicious way to enjoy potatoes? Try these crispy and savory smashed potatoes! With a flavorful mix of garlic, butter, and parmesan cheese, these potatoes are sure to become a new favorite. Garnished with fresh chives, they're the perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds creamer potatoes washed well
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Salt and pepper to taste About 1 tbsp salt and 1 tsp pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- In a large pot, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use a potato masher or the back of a fork to lightly smash each potato.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, and grated parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the smashed potatoes, making sure to get some in between the crevices.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped fresh chives and serve hot.
- This recipe is simple yet delicious, and the combination of butter, garlic, and parmesan cheese adds a savory and flavorful kick to the creamy texture of the creamer potatoes. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Choose creamer potatoes that are roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
- Don't over-boil the potatoes, as they can become too soft and fall apart when smashed. Keep an eye on them and test for doneness with a fork.
- Use a potato masher or the back of a fork to lightly smash each potato. Don't press too hard or they'll become too flat and won't hold the butter and garlic mixture as well.
- Mix the butter, garlic, and parmesan cheese well to ensure that each potato gets coated with the mixture.
- Don't skimp on the salt and pepper, as they help to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Use parchment paper or aluminum foil to line the baking sheet, as it will make cleanup easier.
- If you want an even crispier exterior, you can flip the potatoes halfway through the baking time.
- Garnish with fresh chives just before serving to add a pop of color and freshness to the dish.
Creation Time
The total time required to prepare this recipe is around 45 to 50 minutes, which includes:- 5 minutes to gather and prepare all the ingredients.
- 20 minutes to boil the potatoes until they are tender.
- 5 minutes to drain and transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5 to 10 minutes to smash the potatoes and prepare the butter mixture.
- 20 to 25 minutes to bake the potatoes until they are crispy and golden brown.