Sides

Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Small potatoes boiled until tender, smashed flat, then roasted with Parmesan until crispy, golden, and deeply savory.

Prep10 mins
Cook40 mins
Total50 mins
Serves2

Recipe by Chef Ahmed. Updated 2026-07-01.

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Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

At a Glance

Parmesan Smashed Potatoes is a 50-minute sides recipe for 2 servings, built around baby potatoes, salt, for boiling water, olive oil, garlic powder.

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Sides
Total time
50 minutes
Servings
2
Key ingredients
baby potatoes, salt, for boiling water, olive oil, garlic powder

Ingredients

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  • 500 g baby potatoes
  • 1 tbsp salt, for boiling water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–18 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Drain and let them steam dry for 5 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F.
  4. Place potatoes on a tray and gently smash each one flat with a glass.
  5. Brush with olive oil and season with garlic powder, black pepper, and Parmesan.
  6. Roast for 20–22 minutes until crisp. Finish with parsley and lemon juice.

Nutrition Estimate

28944 calories
628g protein
6500g carbs
48g fat

Nutrition values are estimates for home cooking guidance and may vary by ingredient brand, weight, and cooking method.

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