Prep Time: 5 minutesReady In: 1 hourYield: Serves about 6 Ingredients 15 small red or yukon gold potatoes1/2 cup butter melted5 cloves garlic, crushed1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Clean the potatoes and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until potatoes can be smashed with a fork. Actual baking time will depend on the size of the potatoes. Larger potatoes take longer.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter with garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Use a fork to smash each potato, as pictured. Pour the butter mixture over the potatoes. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. Return to the oven and bake 5 to 10 minutes more, until butter has soaked in and cheese is melted and browning.
  5. Serve hot with juices. Δ Δ

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