Description
These Crispy Garlic Parmesan Crusted Potatoes are a flavorful and crunchy side dish perfect for any meal. Baby potatoes are halved, coated in a savory mixture of melted butter, olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning, then pressed onto a crispy layer of grated Parmesan cheese before being baked to golden perfection. Garnished with fresh parsley, they offer a deliciously crispy texture with rich garlic and cheesy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
Butter & Oil Mixture
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese & Garnish
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined to form a flavorful coating.
- Prepare Parmesan Base: Evenly spread the grated Parmesan cheese over the lined baking sheet, creating a crispy cheese crust for the potatoes to adhere to.
- Coat Potatoes: Dip each halved potato (cut side down) into the butter and seasoning mixture, ensuring a good coating, then press firmly onto the Parmesan layer so the cheese sticks to the potato base.
- Arrange Potatoes: Place the coated potatoes cut side down on the baking sheet over the Parmesan cheese, spacing them evenly for uniform cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown and the cheese crust is crisp and bubbly.
- Cool & Remove: Allow the potatoes to cool slightly for a few minutes before carefully lifting them off the baking sheet using a spatula to keep the crispy crust intact.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the potatoes for a burst of color and fresh flavor. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Using baby potatoes ensures a tender inside while achieving a crispy crust outside.
- Pressing the potatoes onto the Parmesan layer before baking helps create that signature crust.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the potatoes for the last 1-2 minutes of baking—watch carefully to prevent burning.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Leftovers reheat well in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispness.
