Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Submitted by Cookinmomof3

"THE ABSOLUTE BEST mashed potatoes you'll ever have-hands down!! Super simple to make and the taste will have everyone begging for more!!!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 lbs baby red potatoes, sliced in half
• 5 tablespoons salted butter, cut into tablespoons
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmigiano, reggiano
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder

directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook potatoes until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Use a slotted spoon or hand-held strainer to transfer cooked potatoes to shallow bowl or serving dish and reserve hot cooking water.
3. Top potatoes with butter, parmigiano reggiano, salt and pepper.
4. Use a fork to smash the potatoes, adding cooking liquid as necessary to make the potatoes as creamy as you like (I do about 1/2 cup total).
5. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve!