Parmesan Potatoes | Rachel Cooks®

These crispy parmesan potatoes are soft and tender on the inside, golden-baked and parmesan crusted on the outside. All it takes is some simple seasonings and 35 minutes!

 

Crispy Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

These roasted parmesan potatoes are loaded with flavor from the soft, tender inside out. It’s the best potato recipe to hit my oven since crispy smashed potatoes. The crunchy parmesan crust is totally addictive (ask my parmesan crusted grilled cheese). A bucketload of savory flavor is baked right into the potatoes, from the freshly grated parmesan cheese to the simple but mouthwatering seasonings. You’ll want to devour the whole pan! 

Why You’ll Love This Parmesan Potatoes Recipe

• Extra crispy. The secret to crispy roasted potatoes is a combination of high oven temperature, and preheating the pan. This recipe allows you to preheat the pan while melting the butter, so it’s a win-win.
• Parmesan crusted. The BEST part about these potatoes? Obviously, it’s the parmesan crust. The cheese melts and bakes against the pan, turning the edges of these potatoes irresistibly crisp and deliciously savory.
• SO EASY! These luxurious potatoes are no-fuss and quick to prepare all in a single baking dish. 

Ingredients You’ll Need

The ingredients list for these potatoes is short, and I’ve included some quick notes below. Scroll to the recipe card for a printable ingredients list and detailed instructions.

• Potatoes – Small Yukon Gold potatoes.
• Butter – You can replace the butter with olive oil if preferred, though the potatoes will be slightly more oily.
• Parmesan – Fresh, finely grated parmesan cheese, or you can use pre-grated real parmesan cheese from the refrigerator aisle.
• Seasoning – Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

How to Make Parmesan Potatoes

As always, you’ll find printable directions in the recipe card below the post. For now, let’s go through the quick step-by-step to making delicious roasted parmesan potatoes:

• Prep the potatoes. Give your potatoes a good scrub and chop them in half. Depending on the size of your potatoes, you can cut them into thirds if needed.

• Prepare the pan. Melt butter in a baking dish (I place it right into the oven to melt), then stir in the seasonings. Afterward, top the melted butter mixture with a layer of parmesan cheese.

• Add the potatoes. Arrange your chopped potatoes over the parmesan layer in the baking dish, cut side down. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Bake. Roast the potatoes at 400ºF for 25-30 minutes. The potatoes should be golden and crispy, and easily pierced with a fork. Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes, then flip them.

• Serve! After you let them cool for a few minutes, serve the potatoes right away. We love them with a side of ranch dressing or marinara sauce for dipping.

Recipe Tips

It doesn’t take much for this recipe to turn out great! These are my final tips for the best parmesan potatoes:

• Use real parmesan. Not only is the flavor better in fresh parmesan, but freshly grated cheese is less oily than pre-grated.
• Don’t press the potatoes into the pan. Just place them cut-side down over the top of the other ingredients. Easy!
• Should I soak potatoes before roasting? Soaking the potatoes before roasting isn’t necessary in this recipe. However, if you have time, feel free to do so as it can help the finished potatoes get even crispier in the oven. See my crispy roasted potatoes recipe for details.

Make This Parmesan Potatoes Recipe Your Own

Change up the seasonings and ingredients to make these crispy potatoes your own. Try these ideas:

• Different seasoning. Replace the individual seasonings in this recipe with 2-3 teaspoons of all-purpose seasoning. Homemade Cajun seasoning also adds a nice kick.
• Use another type of potato. I find this recipe turns out best with starchier potatoes, like Yukon Gold. But you can also make it with baby potatoes, fingerling potatoes, or red potatoes.
• Add herbs. Sprinkle your potatoes with fresh or dried rosemary, thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning.

What to Serve With Parmesan Crusted Potatoes

Parmesan potatoes make the perfect finger food served with ranch dressing (made with homemade ranch seasoning mix!), or marinara sauce for dunking. This homemade tzatziki is also delicious and refreshing. Pair these potatoes with hearty beef chili at your next Game Day party, or a cozy Sunday pot roast with a side of Texas Toast garlic bread. 

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

• Fridge. Store any leftover parmesan potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. 
• To reheat. Arrange the potatoes in a baking dish, this time cheese side up, and place them into the oven at 400ºF for 5-10 minutes until they’re crispy again. You may also reheat in the microwave, but the texture will change.
• Freeze. To freeze any leftovers, wait until the potatoes are cooled completely and then freeze them in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Defrost in the fridge and then reheat. Texture will likely change slightly.