Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Pesto
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Pesto are the perfect combination of crunchy and fluffy, making them a must-try dish for any gathering. With their golden-brown exterior and tender interior, these potatoes are drizzled with vibrant pesto for an explosion of flavor that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Smash cooled potatoes gently using the bottom of a glass or potato masher.
- Drizzle olive oil over each smashed potato and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Add a spoonful of pesto on top of each potato, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then return to the oven for another 5 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (145g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg