Panfried Smashed Potatoes

Crispy, golden-brown smashed red potatoes pan-fried to perfection and finished with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. A delicious side dish that's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

4 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • 8 medium red potatoes
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Generously cover potatoes with cold water in a 3-to 4-quart pot and add 1 tablespoon salt. Boil until almost tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain potatoes. Transfer to a baking sheet and lightly crush to about 3/4 inch thick with a potato masher, keeping potatoes intact as much as possible.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Transfer potatoes with a spatula to skillet, then lower heat to medium-low and cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 20 minutes total. Serve sprinkled with cheese. Season generously with pepper.

    20 min

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