Description
Crispy golden parmesan caesar smashed potatoes bring restaurant-quality magic to home kitchens with minimal effort. Cheesy, herbed potato perfection delivers a crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) small mini potatoes
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) shredded parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup caesar dressing
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 450°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, lightly coating with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly cleanse potatoes and pat dry, then arrange on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced about 1/2 inch apart.
- Drizzle olive oil over potatoes, carefully tossing to achieve complete coverage, then season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Roast potatoes for 25 minutes until they reach a tender consistency when pierced with a knife, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Carefully remove potatoes from the oven and gently flatten each one using the bottom of a glass, applying cooking spray to prevent adhesion.
- Apply the first layer of Caesar dressing across the smashed potatoes using a pastry brush, then sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese evenly.
- Return to the oven and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the potatoes to transform into a golden, crispy delicacy.
- Extract from the oven and immediately brush with remaining Caesar dressing, then dust with the final portion of Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Serve piping hot, accompanied by extra Caesar dressing for an indulgent dipping experience.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized potatoes with uniform shape for consistent cooking and crispy results.
- Pat potatoes completely dry before oiling to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Use a sturdy drinking glass with flat bottom for effective smashing without breaking potatoes.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like aged Pecorino or Grana Padano for unique flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free version, verify Caesar dressing ingredients and use certified gluten-free Parmesan.
- Boost nutrition by leaving potato skins on, which contain extra fiber and minerals.
- Prevent sticking by generously spraying glass bottom with cooking spray before smashing.
- Adjust baking time based on potato size to maintain perfect crispy exterior and tender interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg