Description
Crispy, cheesy, and bursting with savory herb flavor, these Parmesan Crusted Roasted Potatoes are the perfect answer to your next side dish craving. Ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or a holiday feast, this easy recipe transforms simple baby potatoes into golden bites of deliciousness. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, quick side dishes, or crowd-pleasing food ideas, this potato upgrade delivers. With a crispy parmesan coating, fragrant Italian seasoning, and the convenience of a one-pan bake, this is the kind of healthy snack or comfort food hybrid you’ll make on repeat.
Ingredients
500g baby potatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
60g parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Fresh thyme, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the baby potatoes. Cut each in half (or quarter if large).
2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle parmesan cheese directly onto the parchment in small mounds.
4. In a bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. Place each potato cut side down onto the parmesan mounds, pressing gently.
6. Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp on the bottom.
7. Let cool for 5 minutes before lifting from the tray.
8. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan.
Use freshly grated parmesan for best melting and crisp results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: easy dinner, food ideas, roasted potatoes, parmesan potatoes, side dish