Description
Crispy parmesan potatoes bring golden, cheesy perfection to your dinner table. Homemade potato sides with irresistible crunch satisfy simple cravings you’ll want to serve again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/4 cup butter (salted, melted)
- 6–8 yukon gold potatoes (halved lengthwise)
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking pan by coating the bottom thoroughly with melted butter, creating an even, glossy base for the potatoes.
- Generously sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese across the butter layer, ensuring complete coverage, then dust with freshly ground black pepper for added depth of flavor.
- Position potato halves cut-side down onto the cheese-butter surface, pressing gently to maximize contact and guarantee a crispy, golden bottom.
- Heat the oven to 400°F and slide the pan into the center rack, allowing potatoes to roast for 45 minutes until edges turn deep golden brown and surfaces become exceptionally crisp.
- Once baked, extract the pan from the oven and let potatoes rest for 10 minutes, which allows the exterior to set and maintain its delightful crunchiness before serving.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best crispy texture and even cooking.
- Pat potato halves completely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the most robust flavor and better melting properties.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm the Parmesan cheese is free from any gluten-containing additives.
- Customize the seasoning by adding garlic powder, paprika, or dried herbs like rosemary for extra flavor complexity.
- Adjust baking time based on potato size; smaller potatoes might need less time to prevent burning.
- Rotate the baking pan halfway through cooking to ensure uniform browning and crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 9 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg