Description
These Crispy Parmesan Potatoes are a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish featuring tender yellow potatoes coated with melted butter, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a crispy texture on the outside while remaining soft inside, perfect to accompany any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 ½ pounds (680 g) yellow potatoes, well-scrubbed and rinsed
Coating
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter, melted
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and set aside a 9×13 inch baking pan for later use.
- Wash & Cut Potatoes: Thoroughly scrub and rinse the yellow potatoes to ensure they are clean. Cut each potato into quarters for even cooking.
- Prepare the Baking Pan: Pour the melted butter evenly into the bottom of the baking pan. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the butter, followed by the garlic powder.
- Arrange the Potatoes: Place the quartered potatoes on top of the butter-cheese mixture in a single, even layer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake: Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Then move the pan to the top rack and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the potatoes are golden and crispy on the edges.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the potatoes rest for about 10 minutes to allow the coating to set. Gently remove the potatoes from the pan and serve warm.
Notes
- Use yellow potatoes as they hold their shape well during baking.
- Cut potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the potatoes for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Letting the potatoes rest allows the Parmesan coating to firm up and enhances the texture.
- Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for an extra layer of flavor if desired.
