Parmesan Oven Baked Smashed Potatoes make a delicious side any time of day. This simple oven-smash recipe is elevated by tossing tender potatoes with parmesan and parsley for extra flavor and crispiness.
How to Make Smashed Potatoes
These oven-baked smashed potatoes are little bites of perfection: tender inside with a crisp, flavorful exterior.
Potatoes are naturally gluten free and versatile, full of potassium and fiber. They’re an easy, satisfying side that pairs well with breakfasts, brunches, or weeknight dinners.
For breakfast I enjoy them with scrambled eggs or as part of a brunch spread. They pair especially well with baked pancakes or a simple frittata.
Make Smashed Potatoes in 3 Easy Steps:
- Boil potatoes until fork tender.
- Toss the potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, parmesan, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange on a baking tray, press each potato halfway down to “smash,” then top with any remaining seasoning and extra parmesan.
Because the potatoes are par-cooked first, they only need about 15 minutes in a hot oven to become golden and crisp — great for prepping ahead when serving a crowd.
The Perfect Brunch Potatoes
Smashed potatoes develop a crispy parmesan crust when baked. The cheese is optional, but it adds wonderful flavor and crunch. A light sprinkle of fresh parsley brightens the dish.
Serve these potatoes with other brunch favorites such as baked pancakes, a sweet corn and zucchini pie, blueberry baked oatmeal, or a sweet potato frittata for a full, balanced meal.
Parmesan Breakfast Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound cocktail potatoes (small white potatoes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes about 12 minutes until fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then add parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper; toss until evenly coated.
- Place the potatoes on a baking tray. Use the back of a spatula to gently press down each potato until the skin splits and the potato is flattened about halfway. Sprinkle any remaining seasoning or extra parmesan on top.
- Set a countertop oven to 425°F for 12 minutes, or preheat a conventional oven to 425°F and bake for 15–18 minutes, until potatoes are golden brown and crisp.
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Other Baked Potato Recipes
- Whole30 Frittata with Potato Crust, by Sunkissed Kitchen
- Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes, by Sunkissed Kitchen
- The Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes, by Sunkissed Kitchen
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