The Ultimate Crispy Caesar Salad Smashed Potatoes
These Caesar Salad Smashed Potatoes combine the ultra-crispy texture of roasted baby Yukons with the savory, umami-rich punch of creamy Caesar dressing and melted Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1.5 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup high-quality creamy Caesar dressing
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
1. Place potatoes in a pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
2. Preheat oven to 425 Fahrenheit and drain potatoes, allowing them to steam dry for 5 minutes.
3. Transfer potatoes to a lined baking sheet and smash gently to a half-inch thickness using a flat-bottomed glass.
4. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes until the bottoms are golden.
5. Remove from oven and brush the tops with Caesar dressing and half of the Parmesan cheese.
6. Return to the oven for 10 more minutes until the cheese is bubbling and edges are dark golden and crispy.
7. Garnish with remaining cheese, fresh parsley, and an extra drizzle of dressing. Serve hot.
Notes
Add half a teaspoon of baking soda to the boiling water for extra surface starch and crunch.
Ensure potatoes are completely dry before smashing to prevent steaming.
Use freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for the best lacy cheese crust texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150g
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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