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A painted cast-iron skillet of golden, crisp-edged smashed potatoes sprinkled with chives, with a small bowl of chive dip beside them, on a red checked cloth with steam rising.

Belle’s Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Makes a tray · Bake 20–30 min at 400°F (200°C)

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb baby golden potatoes
  • Olive oil, 4 Tbsp melted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan, plus more for the top
  • 1 Tbsp parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • Dip: 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp onion powder, 1 Tbsp chives

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Drinking glass
  • Brush
  • Grater

Method

  1. Boil: Boil in well-salted water 20-30 min, till a fork slides in. Drain and let them dry completely.
  2. Season: Toss with olive oil, then the garlic, parmesan, parsley, spices and melted butter.
  3. Smash: Spread on a parchment-lined tray and press each one flat with the bottom of a glass.
  4. Top: Brush on the leftover garlic butter and grate more parmesan over.
  5. Roast: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-30 min, till golden and crisp.
  6. Dip: Stir the sour cream, cream, onion powder and chives together. Dunk.

Inspired by @erinscozykitchen.


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