Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes,2 tbsp olive oil,3 tbsp minced garlic,1 tsp salt,2 tbsp parmesan cheese,1 tbsp unsalted butter melted,salt and pepper to taste,fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions:

1. Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring the water to boil.
2. Add 1 tsp of salt, 1 tbsp of butter, and 6-8 small/medium sized potatoes. Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes. 
3. Remove the pot from the heat and drain the potatoes.
4. Carefully remove the potatoes and place them on a prepared baking sheet. 
5. Heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Take a potato masher and carefully smash down the potatoes. 
6. Add olive oil and minced garlic to a small dish. Use a basting brush and brush the potatoes with the oil and garlic mixture. Roast the potatoes in the oven for 10 minutes. Carefully watch the last couple of minutes to make sure the crispy potatoes don’t get too brown. 
7. Remove the potatoes from the oven. 
8. Sprinkle fresh parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley. 

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