Description
Delicious Parmesan Smashed Potatoes with a creamy garlic dip are perfect as a crispy baked side dish or appetizer. These tender baby potatoes are boiled, smashed, seasoned with garlic, thyme, and Parmesan, then baked to golden perfection, served alongside a zesty garlic dip made with sour cream and mayonnaise.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes (red or gold)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Garlic Dip
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Boil Potatoes: In a large pot, boil the baby potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes or until they are fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Smash Potatoes: Transfer the cooked potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet. Using the bottom of a glass, gently press each potato until it is flattened but still in one piece.
- Season and Add Cheese: Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake Potatoes: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and crispy around the edges. Optionally, for extra crispiness, broil the potatoes for 2–3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Prepare Garlic Dip: While the potatoes bake, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and chopped chives (if using) in a small bowl. Mix well and chill until serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the baked potatoes from the oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and serve hot with the chilled garlic dip on the side.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the potatoes for 2–3 minutes at the end of baking.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter dip option.
- The garlic dip is versatile and pairs well with roasted vegetables or chicken as well.
