Caesar Smashed Potatoes

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 21 min.
Yield 6 servings
Baked with Parmesan cheese and a garlicky, creamy dressing, these Caesar smashed potatoes are hard to resist.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds baby potatoes
  • 1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing, divided, plus more for serving
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a large stock pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet with parchment paper or foil; generously coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the baking sheet. Arrange the potatoes on top of the cheese, leaving space between each potato.
  3. Press down on each potato with the bottom of a drinking glass until flattened. Brush 1/4 cup Caesar dressing over the surface of the smashed potatoes. Bake 16-18 minutes or until the tops of the potatoes are lightly browned and the cheese is melted.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, melted butter, the remaining 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
  5. Remove potatoes from the oven. Brush with the remaining 1/4 cup Caesar dressing. Sprinkle the tops with the bread crumb mixture.
  6. Bake another 5-7 minutes or until the bread crumb mixture is golden brown. Serve hot with extra Caesar dressing on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 363 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 709mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.