French onion soup is so delicious and comforting but not for summer. Smashed potatoes, on the other hand, are the perfect side dish for all of your summer dishes.

1. Add red potatoes to a large pot and fill with water. Bring to a boil and let cook for 20-25 minutes until fork tender
2. Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet and spray with oil. Using the bottom of a glass, push down on each potato to smash it, but don’t push all the way down, just enough to make more surface area
3. Melt butter in the microwave and add a little dried parsley, garlic powder and grated Parmesan, then brush on your smashed potatoes
4. Bake in a preheated 400°F for about a half hour, flipping halfway through

Once the potatoes come out of the oven, add caramelized onions and a huge pile of Gruyère cheese, I shredded it myself, it’s much better that way. I also just have caramelized onions on hand a lot because they’re so delish and I put them on sandwiches. I recommend doing the same if you’re an onion Stan like me!

Then put your French onion smashed potatoes back into the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melty.

I topped these French onion smashed potatoes with some green onions as a garnish.

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