Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipe | Quick Smashed Potatoes

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Wash and scrub the baby potatoes until clean.

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water.

Add salt to the water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Cook the potatoes until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.

On a baking sheet, arrange the potatoes with space in between.

Using a fork or potato masher, gently smash each potato until flattened.

Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Mince the garlic and sprinkle it over the potatoes along with fresh herbs.

Roast in the oven until crispy and golden, about 25-30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with parmesan cheese and melted butter.

Serve warm, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

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