Description
Classic Parmesan baked potatoes bring comfort and cheesy delight to dinner tables. Crispy potato edges and creamy interiors mingle with rich Parmesan, creating a simple yet irresistible side dish you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium red potatoes, halved lengthwise
- 6 tbsps (90 mL) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tbsps (45 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and generously coat a baking dish with melted butter, creating a flavorful foundation for the potatoes.
- Seasoning Blend: Combine Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl, then evenly distribute this aromatic mixture across the buttered surface.
- Potato Placement: Arrange potato halves cut-side down, pressing gently into the cheese-butter layer to maximize flavor infusion and ensure even coating.
- Final Seasoning: Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper uniformly over the potato surfaces to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Roasting Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, allowing potatoes to become fork-tender and develop a crispy, golden-brown Parmesan crust that seals in moisture and intensifies flavor.
- Serving: Remove from oven, let rest briefly to set the crust, then transfer to a serving platter with a spatula, preserving the beautiful Parmesan topping and garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Maximize Potato Selection: Choose medium-sized, uniform potatoes with smooth skin to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout baking.
- Prevent Sticking Technique: Create a non-stick surface by thoroughly coating the baking dish with melted butter, guaranteeing potatoes release easily and develop a crispy golden crust.
- Cheese Coverage Strategy: Press potato halves firmly into the Parmesan mixture to maximize flavor absorption and create a more intense, uniform cheese coating during roasting.
- Temperature Precision: Monitor oven temperature closely, as varying heat levels can dramatically impact potato crispiness and overall caramelization of the Parmesan crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg