Panfried Smashed Potatoes
This might be the easiest recipe in the history of recipes, but it’s too delicious to not share. Crispy potatoes and savory cheese – how can you go wrong?
Make sure you cook the potatoes long enough to achieve the right texture. These go particularly well with roast chicken or grilled steak.
Ingredients:
8 medium red potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
1. Cover potatoes with cold water in a large pot and add 1 tablespoon salt. Boil until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes. Transfer to a cutting board slice each potato in half. Lightly crush each half to about 3/4 inch thick with a potato masher, keeping potatoes intact.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Transfer potatoes to skillet, then lower heat to medium-low and cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 20 minutes total. Serve sprinkled with cheese. Season with salt and pepper.