Recipes Side Dish Potato Crispy Smashed Potatoes 4.9 (40) 35 Reviews 1 Photo Crispy smashed potatoes are delicious, golden brown, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and these have an extra crispy layer of broiled Parmesan cheese on top. There are a few extra steps involved, but they are absolutely worth the effort. By Emily Nienhaus Emily Nienhaus Emily is a recipe developer at Dotdash Meredith with a focus on food trends, and inventing new ways to bring interesting flavors to your dinner table. When not in the kitchen Emily enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with friends, although these hobbies always lead back to food being the focus. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on December 14, 2023 Tested by Juliana Hale Tested by Juliana Hale Juliana Hale is a culinary specialist with over 20 years of experience in recipe testing and development. She works closely with Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, Forks Over Knives, Midwest Living, and Traditional Home both in the test kitchens and with her stories. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 6 to 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 to 8 servings 1 1/2 pounds (1 1/2 - to 2-inch) red skinned potatoes (12 to 16 small potatoes) 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (about 3/4 cup) 2 tablespoons minced fresh italian parsley Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place potatoes in a large saucepan, and add enough water to cover by at least 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil. Brush foil with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Transfer potatoes to the prepared baking pan. Use a wide-bottomed glass to lightly press down on each potato to smash to about 1/2-inch thickness, while keeping each potato in one piece. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Brush smashed potatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Roast in the preheated oven, uncovered, until bottoms are lightly browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Turn potatoes; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Return to the oven and roast until potatoes are lightly browned and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes more. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the broiler and set a rack 4 to 5 inches from the heat source. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over potatoes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Broil until cheese is golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes. Garnish with parsley. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 201 Calories 9g Fat 24g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 201 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 12mg 4% Sodium 446mg 19% Total Carbohydrate 24g 9% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 2g Protein 7g 13% Vitamin C 16mg 18% Calcium 134mg 10% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 653mg 14% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.