Parmesan Gremolata Smashed Potatoes

I have made the crash hot potatoes many times, usually with just a little rosemary on top, this herb and cheese version I found at  Use Real Butter looked so good I had to make them.  You really cannot go wrong with crispy hot potatoes tossed with garlic, pasrley and cheese!
 

 

 

2 lbs red creamer potatoes

1 tsp salt

olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced

zest of 1 lemon

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

 

Preheat oven to 400

 

Cook the potatoes in salted water until tender.

 

Place the cooked potatoes on a baking sheet and flatten with a potato masher, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. 

 

Bake for 30 minutes, turning half way through.

 

While the potatoes are cooking, in a small bowl mix together the garlic, parsley, lemon zest and parmesan cheese.  When potatoes are done, toss with the parmesan mixture.