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roasted smashed potatoes on a grated parmesan and lemon zest

Smashed Parmesan Potatoes (so easy!)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Servings 4
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
These smashed Parmesan potatoes with garlic and lemon are possibly the best potatoes you’ll ever have! They’re soft and fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (900 grams) fingerling potatoes or other smallish potatoes
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup (5 grams) fresh parsley minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest from about 1 medium lemon
  • 1/3 cup (30 grams) Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
  • Boil the potatoes in a medium-sized pot and let simmer until the potatoes are cooked through. This took me about 10-15 minutes.
    2 pounds (900 grams) fingerling potatoes
  • Drain the potatoes and let them dry on a kitchen towel.
  • Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle about 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the potatoes.
  • Stir to make sure that all of the potatoes have been covered with oil.
  • With the bottom of a glass or a meat tenderizer, gently press the potatoes down to a thickness of about 3/4".
  • Drizzle the remaining olive oil and sprinkle the salt over the smashed potatoes.
    1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes and then flip them over using a spatula or tongs.
  • Return the potatoes to the oven to roast for another 15 minutes or until the edges are crisp.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the gremolata by mixing the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl.
    4 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup (5 grams) fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/3 cup (30 grams) Parmesan
  • After 30 minutes of total roasting time, remove the potatoes from the oven.
  • Let them sit for 5 minutes and then sprinkle on the gremolata and stir.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 732mgPotassium: 998mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 387IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 2mgNet Carbs: 36
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