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Creamy Garlic Butter Steak & Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

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This Creamy Garlic Butter Steak & Parmesan Smashed Potatoes is the ultimate restaurant-quality meal made at home. Perfectly seared, butter-basted steak meets crispy, golden smashed potatoes, all finished with a luxurious creamy garlic Parmesan sauce that takes everything to next-level indulgence.
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Servings: 4
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Garlic Butter Steak:
  • 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks about 1 ½ inches thick
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
For the Parmesan Smashed Potatoes:
  • 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes Yukon gold or red potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional for a kick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
    Step 1: Prepare & Roast the Smashed Potatoes
    1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
    2. In a large pot, boil baby potatoes in salted water for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender.
    3. Drain and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    4. Use a glass or potato masher to gently smash each potato to about ½ inch thick.
    5. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and roast for 15 minutes.
    6. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and bake for 5 more minutes until golden and crispy.
    Step 2: Cook the Garlic Butter Steak
    1. Pat steaks completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
    2. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
    3. Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned.
    4. Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter, smashed garlic cloves, and rosemary.
    5. Tilt the pan and spoon the garlic butter over the steaks continuously for 1-2 minutes.
    6. Remove steaks from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
    Step 3: Make the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
    1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
    2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    3. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
    4. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens.
    Step 4: Assemble & Serve
    1. Slice the steak and arrange on plates with crispy Parmesan smashed potatoes.
    2. Drizzle creamy garlic Parmesan sauce over everything.
    3. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
    4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Notes

    Want a Healthier Version?
    ✔ Use cauliflower mash instead of potatoes.
    ✔ Swap Greek yogurt for heavy cream in the sauce.
    ✔ Choose lean sirloin steak for lower fat.

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