Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
Extra-crispy smashed potatoes with parmesan are the best potato side dish! Golden on the outside, and soft and tender on the inside.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes rinsed and dried
- salt for the water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 sprigs thyme
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes. Place potatoes in a large pot and add water to cover the potatoes. Season water with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until potatoes are tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cool. Transfer the cooked potatoes to a colander and drain and rinse them under cold water. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Smash! Using the smooth side of a meat tenderizer, smash each potato to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Heat the cooking oil. Heat olive oil in a griddle pan set over medium heat. Add thyme and continue to cook for 30 seconds to infuse the oil.
- Fry the potatoes. Working in batches, cook the smashed potatoes, turning once until they're browned and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Add more cooking oil if needed.
- Season and serve. Transfer the fried potatoes to a serving plate and season with salt and pepper. Immediately sprinkle with parmesan cheese and allow it to melt. Add chopped fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1.1mg
