Description
Crispy and cheesy Parmesan Crusted Potatoes are a perfect side dish featuring Yukon Gold potatoes seasoned with garlic parsley salt, coated with a rich butter and Parmesan cheese mixture, and baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make recipe delivers flavorful, tender potatoes with a crunchy, cheesy crust in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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Potatoes
- 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
- 1/2 tbsp garlic parsley salt
Parmesan Mixture
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature before baking the potatoes for optimal crispiness.
- Season potatoes: Lightly season the halved Yukon Gold potatoes with garlic parsley salt, making sure to coat all sides evenly for balanced flavor.
- Prepare Parmesan mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until a paste-like consistency forms that will adhere well to the potatoes.
- Coat potatoes: Spread the Parmesan mixture generously on the cut side of each potato half, ensuring they are well coated for a flavorful crust.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the coated potatoes cut side down on a baking sheet, which helps the Parmesan crust develop crispiness during baking.
- Bake potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamy texture that complements the crispy Parmesan crust.
- For extra crispiness, ensure the potatoes are placed cut side down on the baking sheet.
- Garlic parsley salt adds a balanced garlic and herb flavor, but you can substitute with garlic powder and dried parsley if unavailable.
- Watch the potatoes closely in the last 5 minutes of baking to prevent the Parmesan from burning.
- Allow potatoes to rest for a few minutes after baking for easier handling and enhanced flavor development.
