Viral Crispy Parmesan Crusted Smashed Potatoes with Garlic Herb Butter

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) baby Yukon Gold or red new potatoes (uniform small size)
• 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or parmesan cheese (finely grated)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, finely minced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper
• Fresh chopped parsley and sour cream or garlic aioli for dipping

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

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   Step 1: Place whole baby potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add 1 tbsp salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 to 18 minutes until fork-tender throughout. Drain well and let steam-dry in a colander for 5 minutes.
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   Step 2: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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   Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
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   Step 4: Pour half of the garlic butter herb mixture onto a large rimmed baking sheet and spread evenly with a pastry brush. Sprinkle 1 cup of the finely grated parmesan cheese generously all over the oiled baking sheet to form an even cheese blanket.
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   Step 5: Place the cooked potatoes on top of the cheese layer spaced apart. Using the flat bottom of a drinking glass or mason jar lined with parchment paper, press down firmly on each potato to smash it flat (about 1/2-inch thick).
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   Step 6: Brush the smashed potato tops generously with the remaining garlic herb butter. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and flaky sea salt over the tops.
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   Step 7: Bake at 425°F for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are deep golden brown and the cheese on the bottom forms a glassy, crunchy parmesan crust.
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   Step 8: Let rest for 5 minutes (the cheese crisps up even firmer as it rests!). Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with cold garlic aioli or sour cream.

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