Description
These Crispy Garlic Parmesan Crusted Potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish featuring tender baby potatoes coated with a savory garlic and Parmesan crust. Perfectly baked until golden and crispy, they’re a crowd-pleaser for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
Crust Mixture
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Mix Parmesan Crust Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. This mixture will form the flavorful crust on the potatoes.
- Oil and Layer Parmesan Mixture: Drizzle olive oil evenly over the prepared parchment paper on the baking sheet. Then sprinkle the Parmesan mixture evenly over the olive oil to create a base layer for the crust.
- Arrange Potatoes: Place the halved baby potatoes cut-side down onto the cheese mixture, pressing them lightly so they adhere well to the Parmesan crust layer.
- Bake Potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the bottoms have formed a golden, crispy crust.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the crust to firm up. Carefully use a spatula to lift the potatoes from the pan, keeping the crust intact. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the potatoes immediately after baking.
- You can substitute baby potatoes with Yukon Gold or red potatoes if preferred.
- To get an even crispier crust, ensure potatoes are pressed firmly onto the cheese mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6–8 halves
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
