Description
A healthy and easy side dish featuring baby potatoes roasted to crispy golden perfection with garlic and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds (700g) baby potatoes (Yukon gold or red)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prep your pan by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly greasing it with olive oil.
- Wash and dry the baby potatoes thoroughly. Cut them in halves or quarters if larger than a golf ball for even cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss the potatoes in this mixture until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the potatoes and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then flip each potato piece with a spatula to brown the other side.
- Roast for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately for best crunch.
Notes
[‘Dry potatoes thoroughly before roasting to maximize crispiness.’, ‘Use fresh garlic and freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.’, ‘Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming the potatoes.’, ‘Flip potatoes only once halfway through roasting to develop a crispy crust.’, ‘Line baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup (optional).’, ‘Reheat leftovers in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.’, ‘Variations include adding red pepper flakes, lemon zest, or swapping herbs and cheese.’, ‘For a vegan version, omit Parmesan and use nutritional yeast.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (per ser
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
Keywords: crispy potatoes, garlic potatoes, Parmesan potatoes, healthy side dish, roasted potatoes, easy potato recipe