CHEESY PARMESAN SMASHED POTATOES

CHEESY PARMESAN SMASHED POTATOES image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds new potatoes (or small red or golden potatoes)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
olive oil (spray or just a drizzle)
fresh parsley, optional garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450° F. Line a sheet pan with parchment and set aside.
Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Boil potatoes just until fork-tender and the skin is just beginning to split, about 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let them dry in a colander for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl combine melted butter, garlic powder, and dill weed.
Spread the potatoes evenly on the prepared sheet pan, use a potato masher or heavy-bottom glass to gently smash each potato to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Drizzle each potato with butter mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and spray with a little spray or drizzle of olive oil. Place the pan of potatoes in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle potatoes with Parmesan and return to the oven until the cheese is melted. *You can turn the oven to broil for just a few minutes if you would like the more crispy on the edges, but be sure to keep a close eye on them
To serve, season with a little extra salt, Parmesan, and fresh parsley, if desired.