Description
These Viral Crispy Garlic Parmesan Crusted Potatoes are a delicious side dish featuring tender mini Yukon Gold potatoes baked in a rich and flavorful Parmesan and garlic butter crust. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside, they are seasoned with garlic powder, parsley, and black pepper for a mouthwatering combination.
Ingredients
Potatoes and Seasonings
- 1 Pound Mini Yukon Gold Potatoes (halved)
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Cheese Mixture
- 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 Cups Parmigiano Reggiano (freshly grated)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting the potatoes to a crispy finish.
- Wash and Chop Potatoes: Thoroughly wash the mini Yukon Gold potatoes and cut each one in half to create even-sized pieces for roasting.
- Score Potatoes: Using a knife, carefully make diagonal cuts on the cut side of each halved potato to help the seasonings and cheese mixture penetrate better.
- Toss Potatoes in Seasoning: Place the potatoes in a large bowl and add olive oil, dried parsley, garlic powder, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Toss well to coat all potatoes evenly.
- Mix Cheese and Butter: Grate the Parmigiano Reggiano into a bowl, then pour in the melted unsalted butter. Mix until a thick paste forms, combining the butter and cheese thoroughly.
- Transfer Paste: Spread the cheese and butter mixture evenly across the bottom of a large baking dish using a spoon or spatula.
- Place Potatoes: Arrange the potatoes cut-side down on top of the cheese paste, pressing them gently into the mixture to help it adhere well. Repeat until all potatoes fit in the dish.
- Bake Potatoes: Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-26 minutes until they develop a crispy golden crust and are tender inside.
- Rest Potatoes: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the potatoes rest for 10 minutes. This allows the cheese crust to harden and set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Use a spatula to carefully lift the potatoes from the dish. Serve immediately and enjoy the crispy, cheesy garlic flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use mini Yukon Gold potatoes as they roast evenly and have a buttery texture.
- Scoring the potatoes helps the flavor penetrate deeper and creates extra crispy edges.
- You can substitute Parmigiano Reggiano with Pecorino Romano if desired, but the flavor will be slightly different.
- Letting the potatoes rest after baking is crucial for the crust to firm up and avoid sogginess.
- These potatoes pair wonderfully with grilled meats or as a delicious standalone snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
