Crispy Garlic Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
Crispy on the Outside & Tender Inside
These crispy garlic parmesan crusted potatoes are everything you want in a side dish; golden, crunchy edges with tender, buttery centers. They’re simple to make, use everyday ingredients, and somehow feel a little fancy once they come out of the oven. Perfect alongside chicken, steak, or as the star of the plate when you’re craving comfort food done right.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crispy Parmesan crust without frying
- Soft, fluffy potatoes on the inside
- Simple ingredients you probably already have
- Perfect for holidays, dinners or meal prep
- Easy to double for a crowd
Step 1 Prep the potatoes
Step 2 Prep the Parmesan base
Step 3 Press potatoes into the cheese
Step 4 Bake until golden brown
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Crispy Garlic Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound Mini Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 TBSP Olive or avocado oil
- 1 TBSP dried parsley
- 1 TBSP garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400
- Wash potatoes and cut in half. Place in large bowl.
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, parsley, garlic powder and salt. Set aside.
- Place cheese in baking dish and pour melted butter on top. Mix until it’s a thick paste and spread into ann even layer.
- Press potato halves into the cheese, cut side down.
- Bake 25 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes so the cheese hardens. Scrape loose with a spatula and break into pieces.
Nutrition
Cathy’s Notes & Tips
these are best served fresh while the Parmesan is still crispy. If you’re making them for guests, let the pan rest for a few minutes before lifting them out. This helps the crust release cleanly. Leftovers reheat beautifully in the oven or air fryer and crisp right back up.
From My Kitchen Table
I hope this recipe brings a little comfort and joy to your day because food should nourish both body and soul.
If you make it, I’d love to see! Tag me on Instagram @cathyshealthylife so I can cheer you on from my kitchen table.
If you’re looking for a side dish that gets rave reviews every single time, this one delivers. Crispy, cozy and wildly addictive. Don’t be surprised if these disappear fast!
