Roasted Smashed Potatoes With Garlic And Parmesan
These roasted smashed potatoes are perfect as a side, appetizer or snack and you can make them in just 45 minutes (5 min to prep and 40 to bake)
Servings 6
Calories 224kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb (900g) baby potatoes
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tsp dried basil leaves
- 1 Tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 Tsp chili flakes
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- Sea salt & fresh ground black pepper to your taste
- 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan
- 1/3 cup (80ml) sour cream (optional)
- a small bunch of fresh chopped basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F and spray a large baking sheet with cooking oil.
- Place the potatoes in a large stockpot and fill it with water, just enough to cover them.
- Bring it to boil then lower the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until they are fork tender, then drain.
- Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet, making sure you leave some space between them.
- Using a potato masher, press down in the middle and smash the potato lightly; repeat the process for all of them.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with herbs and garlic.
- Spoon the oil mixture over potatoes then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place them in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Then, you need to sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese and return to the oven for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream and fresh chopped herbs.
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Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 675mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg