Description
Parmesan garlic potatoes shine as a crispy, irresistible side dish brimming with flavor and golden-brown charm. Comfort meets culinary excellence in this simple yet spectacular recipe you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) mini Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking Base:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Transform the oven into a sizzling culinary environment by setting the temperature to 425°F (220°C), creating the perfect roasting atmosphere.
- Select mini Yukon Gold potatoes and meticulously cleanse them under cool running water, then slice each potato precisely in half to maximize crispy potential.
- Craft intricate crosshatch patterns on the cut surfaces using a sharp knife, ensuring shallow incisions that will help absorb seasonings and create textural complexity.
- Craft a flavor-packed marinade by whisking together olive oil, dried parsley, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Submerge potato halves into the seasoned mixture, gently tumbling them until every surface glistens with aromatic herbs and spices.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by lavishly coating its bottom with melted butter, creating a rich foundation for cooking.
- Generously scatter grated Parmesan cheese across the buttered surface, forming a uniform layer that will transform into a crisp, golden crust.
- Strategically position seasoned potato halves cut-side down onto the Parmesan landscape, applying gentle pressure to encourage maximum cheese adhesion.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing potatoes to roast for 25-30 minutes until they reach tender perfection and develop a stunning golden-brown exterior.
- After removing from the oven, permit the dish to rest momentarily, allowing flavors to settle and crust to stabilize.
- Delicately liberate the potatoes using a sturdy spatula, preserving the magnificent Parmesan crust, and present these culinary gems while they radiate warmth and temptation.
Notes
- Scoring potatoes helps them crisp up evenly and absorb seasonings better during roasting.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for maximum flavor and golden-brown crispiness, avoiding pre-grated varieties that contain anti-caking agents.
- Choose mini Yukon Gold potatoes for their creamy texture and ability to create a perfect crispy exterior while maintaining a soft interior.
- For gluten-free adaptation, confirm all seasonings are certified gluten-free and replace butter with olive oil if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg