Description
These Crispy Garlic Parmesan Crusted Potatoes are golden, flavorful, and irresistibly crunchy on the outside, with tender, fluffy interiors. Halved baby potatoes are coated in a savory garlic butter mixture, pressed onto a crispy Parmesan cheese crust, and baked to perfection, making them a perfect side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
Coating & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the butter mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful coating for the potatoes.
- Layer the Parmesan: Evenly spread the grated Parmesan cheese over the lined baking sheet; this will create the crispy cheesy crust for the potatoes to adhere to.
- Coat and press potatoes: Dip each potato half cut side down into the butter mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Then, press them firmly onto the Parmesan cheese layer on the baking sheet to seal them in place.
- Arrange potatoes on the baking sheet: Place all the coated potato halves cut side down on the baking sheet so the Parmesan crust can form underneath as they bake.
- Bake until crispy: Bake the potatoes for 35-40 minutes until they turn golden brown and achieve a crispy texture on the outside.
- Cool and remove: Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes; then carefully lift them off the baking sheet using a spatula to preserve the crispy Parmesan crust.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the potatoes and serve warm as a delicious snack or side dish.
Notes
- Use baby potatoes for the best texture and size that crisps well.
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, you can increase the garlic amount to 4 cloves.
- Parmesan cheese must be grated fresh or use a finely grated variety for proper crusting.
- For an extra kick, sprinkle some red pepper flakes over the potatoes before baking.
- These potatoes are best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated and gently reheated to maintain crispness.
