Description
These Parmesan Potatoes are a delicious and crispy side dish made with tender baby potatoes coated in a flavorful Parmesan butter and spice mixture, baked to golden perfection. Perfect served with a creamy ranch dip for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes halved
- 6 tablespoons salted butter melted, save 1 tablespoon for brushing on top
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Ranch Dip for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425˚F to ensure it's hot enough for crispy, golden potatoes.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: Place the 6 tablespoons of salted butter in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and set it in the oven for 5 minutes until the butter melts completely.
- Create Parmesan Paste: Remove the dish from the oven, add the Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the melted butter. Stir well with a spatula to combine into a flavorful paste that coats the bottom of the pan.
- Arrange Potatoes: Place the halved baby potatoes cut side down in the baking dish on top of the Parmesan butter paste, ensuring even coverage.
- Brush with Butter: Brush the reserved 1 tablespoon of melted butter over the tops of the potatoes to enhance browning and crispiness.
- Bake Potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the edges, about 35 minutes.
- Serve: Separate the potatoes and serve warm with ranch dip on the side, if desired, for a delicious appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a 350°F oven on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes to maintain crispiness or microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through.
- To get the best crispiness, make sure to keep the potatoes cut side down when baking.
- You can substitute salted butter with unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt if preferred.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is recommended for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
