Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes (Easy Prep-Ahead Side)

Smashed potatoes topped with parmesan and parsley.

Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes (Easy Prep-Ahead Side)

Crispy garlic Parmesan smashed potatoes you can prep ahead, then finish in 5-10 minutes before serving. An easy, cheesy side for dinner parties and weeknights.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine North American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 229kcal

Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Ingredients

20 small potatoes or medium-sized
fine table salt for cooking potatoes
¼ cup butter melted, or olive oil or a mix of butter and olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
3 drops Worcestershire sauce optional
½ teaspoon sea salt flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese or pecorino or other shredded cheese
chopped parsley optional, for serving

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Boil the potatoes in heavily salted water 15-20 minutes, until done or almost done - they should be juuuust fork tender, not more.
20 small potatoes, fine table salt
Preheat the oven to 440°F (225°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt the butter and mix in minced garlic and Worcestershire sauce.
¼ cup butter, 3 garlic cloves, 3 drops Worcestershire sauce
Spread out the potatoes on the lined baking sheet and smash them with the back of a spoon or spatula. Brush them with the garlic-infused butter (try not to get the pieces of garlic on the potatoes) and season with black pepper and sea salt flakes. Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes, until the top of the potatoes looks a bit crispy.
You can prepare your potatoes until this point and finish them in 5-10 minutes just before serving.
½ tsp sea salt flakes, ½ tsp ground black pepper
Top the smashed potatoes with shredded parmesan. Return to the oven and cook for another 5-7 minutes (or slightly longer if they have cooled down before), until crispy and golden.
⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Top with parsley and serve.
chopped parsley

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Notes

What to Do with Leftovers:

Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezing: I don't recommend freezing leftovers, but it is possible. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Eating leftovers: Leftovers can be enjoyed hot or cold. I love dipping them in sauce for a nice snack!

Reheating in a microwave: Reheat leftovers in the microwave in 30-second increments.

Reheating in an air fryer: Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 2-3 minutes.

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