Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
on Dec 16, 2023
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If the potato isn’t perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside, I don’t want it 😤. This recipe is inspired by my friend Nicole @kalejunkie, and I couldn’t resist re-creating this mouth-watering combo – baked baby potatoes nestled in a layer of salty, crunchy parmesan cheese. Come onnnnnn 🤤! Once you’ve tried these crispy parmesan potatoes, you won’t want to have potatoes any other way, I promise you!
Why You’ll Love Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
Not only are these potatoes aesthetically pleasing 😍, making them a perfect side for a gathering or holiday spread, but they are incredibly quick and easy to make. Prep time takes only 10 minutes, and your oven will take care of the rest.
How to Prepare Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
♨️ Preheat the oven to 400F. Cut the potatoes in half, then add them to a bowl with the olive oil and seasonings and mix well.
🧀 In a separate dish, add an even layer of grated Parmesan cheese to the bottom.
🥔 Arrange the potatoes nicely and tightly, flat side down, until the dish is full.
⏲️ Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Mine took exactly 35 minutes.
🍽️ Let them cool until the cheese is hard and crispy; loosen the sides with a spatula and serve!
😋 I love serving these with sour cream on the side and dipping that crispy potato crust!
Nonna’s Tip 🥔
It’s important to cool the potatoes before serving so that the cheese can harden and create a crispy layer on the bottom.
Variations and Substitutions for Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
Make this recipe your own by implementing one or more of these variations and substitutions:
- Feel free to experiment with different spices and herbs by adding herbs like rosemary, thyme or dried parsley to the olive oil mix.
- Adding a bit of cayenne or dried red pepper flakes to the oil mixture will give these potatoes a spicy kick 🌶️.
- The options for potatoes are limitless. Feel free to use different types of potatoes, including sweet potatoes, russet, fingerling or Yukon gold. Any potato will work as long as you chop it into bite-sized pieces and lay a flat side down.
- Try different cheese variations 🧀 by using cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend of cheeses instead of parmesan.
- For a vegan version, use a combination of nutritional yeast and breadcrumbs instead of the parmesan cheese.
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Best Served With
- These are best served with a delicious dip like my Easy Tzatziki or Healthy Green Goddess Dip.
- Serve these potatoes along with any protein, like my Juicy Chicken Breast or Hot Honey Barbecue Wings.
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Common Questions
You most certainly can! The options for potatoes are limitless. Feel free to use different types of potatoes, including sweet potatoes, russet, fingerling or Yukon gold. Any potato will work as long as you chop it into bite-sized pieces.
No, it’s not necessary to peel the potatoes. Leaving the skin on can add extra texture and nutrients to the dish. Just make sure to wash and scrub them thoroughly before cutting and cooking.
You can try different cheese variations by using cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend of cheeses instead of parmesan.
For a vegan version, use a combination of nutritional yeast and breadcrumbs instead of the parmesan cheese.
Check the potatoes’ doneness by inserting a fork or knife into them. They should be tender. Additionally, the edges of the cheese will turn golden brown and crispy.
Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
Ingredients
- 16 mini potatoes, halved (called little yellows)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Âź teaspoon salt
- â teaspoon pepper
- Âź teaspoon paprika
- Âź teaspoon garlic powder
- fresh chopped thyme , optional
- ž cup parmesan cheese, finely grated and good quality
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Cut the potatoes in half, add them to a bowl with the olive oil and seasonings. Mix well.
- In a separate dish (8 by 8), add an even layer of grated Parmesan cheese to the bottom.
- Arrange the potatoes nicely and tightly, flat side down, until the dish is full.
- Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Mine took exactly 35 minutes.
- Let them cool until the cheese is hard and crispy, loosen the sides with a spatula and serve onto a plate!
- I love serving these with sour cream on the side and dipping that crispy potato crust!
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Nutrition
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This worked exactly as written, thanks!
đ Thanks Simona đ
Loved this recipe. So simple to make and delish.
I baked it for 50 minutes because I read a comment you made on a previous review to bake longer if using a glass dish.
Hi Susan those potatoes look INCREDIBLE! so proud!
Not sure what I did wrong but my cheese didnât brown and harden as nicely as yours, and it also came out a little greasy. Only the edges browned nicely. Any tips on how to fix that?
Also, what oven setting did you use?
Hi JT! What kind of cheese did you use? Please only use a good quality block of parmigiano reggiano thats finely grated. This outcome definitely had something to do with the oven I feel or even the glass baking dish you used. For you I would try: lower rack in the oven, good quality parmigiano cheese, and maybe try using a baking dish instead that’s not glass. Glass can take longer. Let the cheese get crispy on the bottom and cool completely. Hope that helps