Description
Deliciously creamy and cheesy garlic butter smashed potatoes that are perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash each one with a fork or potato masher.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the smashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and top with sour cream and chopped green onions.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some cooked bacon bits on top.
- These potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cheesy Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes, side dish, potatoes, cheesy potatoes