Description
Crispy and flavorful Parmesan Potatoes made with baby potatoes baked in a savory butter and Parmesan cheese paste, seasoned with oregano, garlic, and onion powder. Perfectly golden and served with a tangy ranch dip for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes halved
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Butter and Serving
- 6 tablespoons salted butter melted, save 1 tablespoon for brushing on top
- Ranch Dip for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425˚F to prepare for baking the potatoes.
- Score Potatoes: Using a small sharp knife, score the potatoes gently to help them cook evenly and absorb flavors.
- Melt Butter: Place the melted butter in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and set it in the oven for 5 minutes until the butter is hot and melted.
- Create Flavor Paste: Remove the baking dish from the oven and add the grated Parmesan cheese and spices (oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper) to the melted butter. Stir well to form a flavorful paste and spread it evenly to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Arrange Potatoes: Place the halved potatoes cut side down in the baking dish on top of the butter and cheese paste to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Brush Potatoes: Brush the tops of the potatoes with the reserved tablespoon of melted butter for added flavor and browning.
- Bake: Bake the potatoes in the oven for about 35 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Serve: Separate the potatoes and serve them warm with ranch dip for a delicious accompaniment.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a preheated 350°F oven on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until warm and crispy, or microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through.
- Butter: Use salted butter for best flavor; unsalted butter can be used but add a pinch more salt to the seasoning.
- Potato Size: Choose baby potatoes of similar size for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
