Description
Embark on a heartfelt culinary journey with our guide to Parmesan Perfection: Smashed Potatoes with a Cheesy Twist. Immerse yourself in the emotional crescendo as each step becomes a dance of anticipation, from achieving the ideal boil to choosing the perfect Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb.baby Yukon Gold potatoes
- Kosher salt
- 4 tbsp.melted butter
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp.fresh thyme leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 c.freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring water to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let sit until cool enough to handle.
- On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with melted butter, garlic, and thyme. Using bottom of a small glass or mason jar, press down on potatoes to smash them into flat patties.
- Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake until bottoms of potatoes are beginning to crisp and Parmesan is golden, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 345 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg