Baked Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
This easy recipe for smashed baby red or gold potatoes is cheesy with crispy edges and skins!
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb (25-26) mini/baby potatoes, red or gold
- ¼ C butter, melted
- ¼ C grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450° Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or aluminum foil. (If using foil, spray with nonstick cooking spray.)
- In a large pot, boil potatoes in heavily salted water. When potatoes are fork tender, remove from heat and drain.
- Mix parsley, garlic and melted butter together in a small bowl or measuring cup. Set aside.
- Arrange drained potatoes on baking sheet. Lightly smash each potato using a fork.
- Sprinkle each potato with the salt and black pepper. Spoon the butter mixture over each potato. Top with grated cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes.