Crispy Smashed Potatoes

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Crispy smashed potatoes are delicious, golden brown, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and these have an extra crispy layer of broiled Parmesan cheese on top. There are a few extra steps involved, but they are absolutely worth the effort.

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Emily Nienhaus
Emily Nienhaus
Emily Nienhaus
Emily is a recipe developer at Dotdash Meredith with a focus on food trends, and inventing new ways to bring interesting flavors to your dinner table. When not in the kitchen Emily enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with friends, although these hobbies always lead back to food being the focus.
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Updated on December 14, 2023
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Juliana Hale
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6 to 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds (1 1/2 - to 2-inch) red skinned potatoes (12 to 16 small potatoes)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided

  • 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (about 3/4 cup)

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh italian parsley

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredients to make crispy smashed potatoes gathered on a kitchen counter.

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  2. Place potatoes in a large saucepan, and add enough water to cover by at least 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes; drain.

    potatoes boiled until tender

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  3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).  Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil. Brush foil with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

  4. Transfer potatoes to the prepared baking pan. Use a wide-bottomed glass to lightly press down on each potato to smash to about 1/2-inch thickness, while keeping each potato in one piece.

    potatoes being smashed, using the bottom of a drinking glass.

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  5. Brush smashed potatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. 

    smashed potatoes seasoned with salt and pepper

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  6. Roast in the preheated oven, uncovered, until bottoms are lightly browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. 

    fipping potatoes halfway through cooking

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  7. Turn potatoes; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Return to the oven and roast until potatoes are lightly browned and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes more. 

    golden-brown crispy smashed potatoes

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  8. Preheat the broiler and set a rack 4 to 5 inches from the heat source. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over potatoes. 

    crispy smashed potatoes being topped with shredded Parmesan

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  9. Broil until cheese is golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

    crispy smashed potatoes

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

201 Calories
9g Fat
24g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 201
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 446mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 134mg 10%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 653mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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