Roasted Garlic & Herb Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Roasted Garlic & Herb Parmesan Smashed Potatoes are one of the most delicious and flavourful bite-sized potato recipes to come across and the perfect side dish to any meal! They’re parboiled until tender on the inside, then roasted to a crispy perfection on the outside topped with parmesan cheese, bacon and herbs. Serve as a side dish, appetizer or late-night party snack!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizers & Starters, Sides

Keyword: appetizers, crispy smashed potatoes, garlic smashed potatoes, potato recipe, quick smashed potatoes, rice side dishes, roasted potatoes, side dish recipes, smashed baby potatoes, smashed potatoes, starters

Servings: servings

Author: Taneisha Morris

Ingredients

2 lbs Yellow Baby Potatoes petite potatoes
1 tbsp Olive Oil or cooking oil spray
4 cloves Garlic minced
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning or blend of parsley, oregano, basil and thyme
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded or shaved
1/4 cup Unsalted Butter softened
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

Additional Toppings

2 tbsp Fresh Chives finely chopped
2 tbsp Green Onions finely sliced
6 Strips Crispy Bacon crumbled
1/4 cup Sour Cream

Instructions

Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Place potatoes in pot and cook until fork-tender, drain well and set aside.
Preheat oven by setting broiler on HIGH. Then, in a small bowl, mix together butter, garlic and italian seasoning, set aside.
Lightly grease a large baking sheet with olive oil or cooking oil spray. Arrange the potatoes onto the sheet, then using a fork very gently smash (flatten) each potato. Add a small dollop of the garlic herb butter on each potato, and sprinkle with a dash or salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Broil until golden and crispy around then remove from oven, add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, cooked bacon and return to the oven until the cheese melted.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream, fresh chives or green onions and enjoy!

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