Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
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These parmesan smashed potatoes make a rustic and comforting side dish.
These parmesan smashed potatoes are like a rustic version of mashed potatoes. To make them, simply boil a few pounds of baby red potatoes, smash them with a dinner fork, and mix them with butter, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings. So easy…and everyone loves them! Truthfully, I don’t make this dish as often as I’d like because it renders both my husband and me totally helpless in the self-control department. If you’re watching your carbs, these smashed potatoes are a little dangerous to have around.
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Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
These parmesan smashed potatoes make a rustic and comforting side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes, sliced in half (they should all be about the same size so they cook evenly)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
- ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon or hand-held strainer to transfer cooked potatoes to a shallow bowl or serving dish. Reserve hot cooking water. Top potatoes with butter, Parmigiano Reggiano, salt and pepper. Use a fork to smash the potatoes, adding cooking liquid as necessary to make potatoes as creamy as you like (I usually add about a ½ cup total). Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Sprinkle fresh chives over top and serve.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (6 servings)
- Calories: 246
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Sodium: 407 mg
- Cholesterol: 37 mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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I love these potatoes and make them often. Do you think they would also work well in a Shepards Pie?
Hi Laura, Glad you like these! I’m not sure they would be appropriate for shepherd’s pie though — I think they may be a bit too thick/heavy. Sorry!
HI Jenn– I made a boo boo and bought pecorino romano. Will that work here instead of parmesan? Thanks! Eve
That’s fine, Eve – should be delish!
I found some parmesan and made it with that. DELICIOUS!! Everyone was raving. Thank you Jenn.
These were wonderful. Used regular red potatoes. Otherwise, prepared as written. I could have eaten these without the main dish or veggies.
These were yummy and easy! At first, I wasn’t sure about just using the cooking liquid for creaminess (I’m used to putting milk in potatoes). However, I loved this technique, texture, and that it has less fat this way. Using the cooking liquid still resulted in very flavorful potatoes!
My husband likes cheese, but not cheese that has an odor. Will this Parmigiano-Reggiano have an odor when making it? or if I reheat the potatoes will it have an odor?
Thank you, love your recipes.
Hi Mary, I don’t think the cheese in these creates a strong odor. Hope you enjoy if you make them!
Fabulous! I cut back just a bit on the butter and salt (for health reasons) and they were still loaded with flavor. Yes, they could be dangerous. This recipe is a keeper for sure. Jenn, you’ve done it again!
This is a great recipe – so yummy!! I’ll be making it again for special occasions!!
So yummy and so easy! My new go-to mashed potato recipe!
Delicious & simple to make!!! Made this tonight in a pinch. We were meant to make another recipe with our potatoes & were short on time so we searched & found this recipe. They were a hit. Our kids ate them all up too – which in our household equals a good recipe!!! All I had was a pre-shredded bag of parmesan & we made that work. Also all we had was Regular red potatoes instead of babys & we just cut them small & made it work. I added a bit more salt for our taste. We will make again absolutely!!!!
These are the easiest, most amazing potatoes I’ve ever made! My sister had thirds, she loved them so much! I drained the potatoes and forgot to reserve some of the water, so I used half and half to make them creamy. I also used more cheese than listed in the recipe. This will be a regular side dish for us. Thanks for another fabulous recipe!