Rosemary, Garlic, and Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

5 from 3 votes

Rosemary, Garlic, and Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Easy Roasted Rosemary, Garlic, and Parmesan Smashed Potatoes are one of the most simple and most delicious side dishes ever! No need to peel the potatoes...just boil, smash, season, and roast. Pair these crispy potatoes with fish, chicken, steak or even salad!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Roasted Smashed Potatoes, Rosemary, Garlic, and Parmesan Smashed Potatoes, Smashed Potatoes, Smashed Potatoes With Cheese

Servings:

Calories: 99kcal

Author: Niki Medlin

Ingredients

1 pound baby yukon gold potatoes
4 tsp salt
1 lemon
2 sprigs rosemary
3 cloves garlic

Instructions

Wash the potatoes
To a large pot, add 3 tsp salt and the potatoes
Cover with water and add half a lemon, a sprig of rosemary, and 2 cloves smashed garlic
Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 15 minutes
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
Drain the potatoes and allow them to dry
Drizzle a baking sheet with 2 tbsp oil and place the dried potatoes on the baking sheet
Using a mason jar, a measuring cup, a glass, or a potato masher smash each potato until it is about 1/2 inch thick
In a small bowl, mix together 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary, the zest of half a lemon, and 1 tsp salt and add to the baking sheet
Toss the potatoes with the oil and seasoning mix and bake for 25 minutes
Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle over 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
Put the potatoes back into the oven and bake until the cheese melts, about another 3-5 minutes

Notes

Waxy potatoes such as red potatoes or yukon gold potatoes are best for this recipe. For the best crispy skin to fluffy inside potato ratio, use small potatoes about the size of a golf ball.

If a fork can pierce the potato with little resistance, it is fork tender.

If using dried rosemary, use only 1/4 tsp. Dried herbs are more potent than fresh herbs.

Freshly grated parmesan cheese is a must! The parmesan cheese in the plastic container won't melt.

Thyme has a milder flavor than rosemary and could easily be substituted in this recipe. Other herb and cheese combinations include:

Sage and Cheddar cheese
Basil and Feta cheese
Oregano and Monterey Jack cheese
Chives and Cheddar cheese ( bacon and a little sour cream would be a great addition to this combination!)

If you're making a variation on this recipe, omit the lemon and rosemary when boiling the potatoes.

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