Garlic Smashed Potatoes
If you like mashed potatoes, then you need to try smashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby red potatoes (or use Yukon Gold or fingerling potatoes)
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 F. In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a 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, minced garlic and thyme leaves. Using the bottom of a small drinking 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.