Crispy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes Recipe
These Crispy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes are a delectable side dish featuring tender, scored small potatoes baked to golden perfection with a flavorful blend of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and herbs. Coated in melted butter and olive oil, then seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper, the potatoes come out crispy on the outside and soft on the inside—perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds small potatoes
Seasoning Mix
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Other Ingredients
- 1 stick salted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the potatoes.
- Prepare Buttered Pan: Melt 1 stick of salted butter and pour it evenly into a 9×13 inch baking pan, coating the bottom thoroughly.
- Score Potatoes: Cut each small potato in half, then use a knife to score an ‘X’ pattern on the cut side of each potato to help seasonings penetrate and cook evenly.
- Make Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a uniform seasoning blend.
- Season the Pan: Sprinkle most of the seasoning mixture on top of the melted butter in the baking pan, reserving about one heaping tablespoon for later use.
- Arrange Potatoes: Place the potatoes cut side down directly onto the seasoned butter in the pan, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Add Olive Oil and Remaining Seasoning: Drizzle the tops of the potatoes with the olive oil, then sprinkle the reserved tablespoon of seasoning over the top for extra flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown on the edges.
- Serve: Remove from oven and enjoy your crispy garlic Parmesan potatoes as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, consider broiling the potatoes for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of baking—watch carefully to prevent burning.
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, you can add 1-2 cloves of minced fresh garlic to the melted butter before baking.
- You can substitute sweet potatoes or fingerling potatoes for a different flavor and texture.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure the Parmesan cheese used does not contain any gluten additives.
- Leftover potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
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