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Crispy Smash Potatoes Recipe with Garlic Herb Butter and Parmesan

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Crispy smash potatoes that are crunchy on the edges, tender inside, and bursting with flavor from garlic herb butter and Parmesan. Perfect for an easy, impressive side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
  2. Place the Yukon Gold potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Drain the potatoes and let them sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
  4. In a small skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Cook gently for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Arrange the potatoes on the baking sheet with space in between. Using a masher or bottom of a glass, gently press each potato until about ½ inch thick, keeping some chunks intact.
  6. Brush or drizzle the garlic herb butter evenly over the smashed potatoes. Drizzle olive oil on top. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over each potato, letting it nestle into the nooks and crannies.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy on the edges. Optionally flip halfway through for even crisping.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for a minute before serving hot.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can broil the potatoes for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch closely to avoid burning. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow proper crisping. Fresh herbs are preferred but dried can be used at one-third the amount. To make dairy-free, substitute vegan margarine and nutritional yeast for Parmesan.

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