Smashed Red Potatoes With Parmesan Basil Butter Recipes

CRISPY GARLIC BUTTER PARMESAN SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Pre-heat your oven to broil (or grill) settings to medium-high heat (about 200°C | 400°F).
• Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to the boil; cook, covered for 30-35 minutes or until just fork-tender. Drain well.
• Lightly grease a large baking sheet or tray with cooking oil spray. Arrange potatoes onto the sheet and use a potato masher to LIGHTLY flatten the potatoes in one piece (not too hard or they will end up mashed).
• Mix together the butter, garlic and parsley. Pour the mixture over each potato. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and lightly spray with olive oil spray.
• Broil (or grill) until they are golden and crispy (about 10-15 minutes). Remove from oven, sprinkle over the parmesan cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melted.
• To serve, season with a little extra salt and parsley, and serve immediately.

SMASHED RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Poke holes in the red potatoes with a fork for proper ventilation.
• Place potatoes on a microwave safe plate or bowl and microwave for 5 minutes.
• Flip potatoes over and microwave for an additional 5 minutes or until soft - depending on your microwave, this could be less.
• Place potatoes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Use a potato masher or the bottom of a cup to mash the potatoes so they are about 1/2" thick.
• Use a pastry brush to brush each side of the potato with olive oil, which will help crisp up the skin.
• Season potato with salt and pepper ( you could also add other seasonings that you love at this stage)
• Bake smashed red potatoes for 14 minutes. Remember that timing in an oven largely depends on your oven - additionally gas ovens tend to run a bit hotter, so you may want to check potatoes for doneness around 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and return to oven for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Remove potatoes from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

SMASHED RED POTATOES WITH BASIL & PARMESAN

Steps:

• Put the potatoes and 1 tsp. salt in a large saucepan or pot and fill with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to maintain a steady simmer, cover the pot partially, and cook until the potatoes are quite tender when tested with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Reserve some of the cooking water and then drain the potatoes. Dump them back in the pot and set over medium heat. Dry the potatoes by shaking the pan and stirring until most of the moisture has steamed off, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Using the side of a large metal spoon, cut through the skins and flesh of the potatoes, reducing the chunks to a very coarse mash. Stir in the olive oil and garlic. Add up to a couple of tablespoons of the cooking water to loosen the mash if necessary. Stir in the basil and cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place potatoes on a baking tray and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until tender.
• Turn oven up to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Push down on the baked potatoes with a potato masher or small plate so that they crack open and are flattened, doubling in diameter.
• Drizzle liberally with olive oil and sprinkle with fennel seeds and salt and pepper.
• Bake until golden and crisp about 15 to 20 minutes more.

SMASHED RED POTATOES WITH PARMESAN BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• To a mixing bowl, add red potatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat potatoes.
• Place on a baking sheet.
• Cook potatoes until largest potatoes are soft, about 25-30 minutes.
• While potatoes are cooking use a mixer to whip the butter, shredded parmesan, chopped garlic, chopped basil and salt and pepper.
• Add the roasted potatoes to bowl and smash potatoes to a coarse mash.

GARLIC BASIL MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
• Place drained potatoes, butter, cream cheese, sour cream, dried basil, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Mix well with an electric mixer on medium speed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

PARMESAN BASIL MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Clean & wash the potatoes, poke a few holes in them & microwave them.
• Use your microwave settings or just cook them until they are soft.
• Add potatoes to a bowl & mash them.
• Stir in sour cream, olive oil, butter & parmesan cheese.
• Mix well & add black pepper, garlic salt & basil.
• Stir well & serve hot.
• Garnish with additional parmesan cheese or basil leaves.