Dipping a hot, mozzarella-topped smashed potato into chilled tzatziki delivers the kind of contrast that makes you reach for a second one before you finish the first. Baking them over shredded parmesan creates a toasted, golden crust underneath, giving every seasoned baby gold crunch on the bottom and melted cheese on top.
Prep: 5 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 35 min · Servings: 6
Ingredients for The Best Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
- 1½ lbs baby gold potatoes
- 2 oz shredded parmesan cheese
- salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika + Italian herb seasoning (to taste)
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- optional garnish: chives + chili pepper flakes
- Dip: Lazy Tzatziki
How to Make It: The Best Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the potatoes, bring water back to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes or until fork tender. Time varies with the size of your taters. Remove promptly and transfer to the pan to cool slightly.
- I had to cut some of my larger potatoes in half but if you have tiny potatoes, you can skip this. For the unsliced potatoes, I recommend scoring them in a criss cross pattern – so that they smash flatter or don't fall apart.
- First layer: add about 1 tablespoon shredded parmesan, then put the potato on top of the cheese. Cut a small square of wax paper or parchment paper. Cover the potato and THEN press down with the bottom of a glass to flatten (this prevents the glass from sticking and thus dismantling the potatoes). Flatten them as much as you can with out destroying them. Remove the small piece of parchment paper and repeat the process with the remaining potatoes. Next add the seasonings to each potato and then top em with mozzarella. Bake em for 15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Storing Leftovers
Store any leftover potatoes in an airtight container.
The Best Cheesy Smashed Potatoes Recipe
The Best Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
These cheesy smashed potatoes are the best way to enjoy potatoes. Both super crispy and uber cheesy, you’ll be coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the potatoes, bring water back to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes or until fork tender. Time varies with the size of your taters. Remove promptly and transfer to the pan to cool slightly.
- I had to cut some of my larger potatoes in half but if you have tiny potatoes, you can skip this. For the unsliced potatoes, I recommend scoring them in a criss cross pattern – so that they smash flatter or don’t fall apart.
- First layer: add about 1 tablespoon shredded parmesan, then put the potato on top of the cheese. Cut a small square of wax paper or parchment paper. Cover the potato and THEN press down with the bottom of a glass to flatten (this prevents the glass from sticking and thus dismantling the potatoes). Flatten them as much as you can with out destroying them. Remove the small piece of parchment paper and repeat the process with the remaining potatoes. Next add the seasonings to each potato and then top em with mozzarella. Bake em for 15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
