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Crispy smashed potatoes with herbs and parmesan on a board, served with sour cream dip topped with chives.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Sour Cream Sauce

Linda Feller
Golden, crispy smashed potatoes topped with Parmesan and served with a tangy sour cream sauce. Easy, crave-worthy, and perfect for any occasion.
Prep time.15 minutes
Cook time.50 minutes
Total time.1 hour 5 minutes
Course.Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine.American
Number of servings.8
Calories per serving.216 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Smashed Potatoes:

  • 2 lbs baby gold potatoes, 1-2 inches in diameter
  • Cooking spray, for sheet pans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)

Sour Cream Sauce:

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Add potatoes to large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes depending on size. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and allow to dry for 3-5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F. Coat one or two baking sheets generously with with cooking spray.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the melted butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika in a small bowl.
  • Divide the potatoes between the baking sheets. Using a flat-bottomed tool (like a measuring cup or glass), gently smash each potato to your desired thickness. Potatoes should be in a single layer so they crisp evenly. Allow the steam to escape and dissipate, then brush the butter-oil mixture onto each potato.
  • Roast for 30-35 minutes, until edges are golden brown and crispy. When they are almost done, sprinkle grated parmesan over each potato and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese melts and crisps up.
  • Meanwhile, In a small bowl, combine sour cream, chives, garlic and onion powders. Whisk enough milk to achieve to your desired consistency. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a serving platter and garnish with fresh chives. Nestle in the sour cream sauce for serving.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead Instructions:
    • Potatoes can be boiled 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Season, smash and roast just before serving.
    • Sauce can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords.oven, vegetarian
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