Golden Brown and Crispy Roasted Potatoes (original) (raw)

Potatoes are highly underrated. They’re inexpensive, they don’t spoil quickly, they’re versatile, and super easy to cook. And when you roast them? Oh boy, SO delicious! Golden brown and crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and better than any fry you’ve ever had. Plus, these Parmesan Roasted Potatoes are about as easy as it gets when it comes to budget-friendly side dishes. You can serve this cheesy roasted potato recipe as a side with your dinner, as a snack dipped in ketchup, or even as the base of a breakfast bowl. However you eat them, just be careful because these little guys are addictive!

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• Potatoes: While you can roast any type of potato, we opted for red potatoes because they make a creamier, moister texture. Yukon gold and baby creamy potatoes also work extremely well.
• Oil: Oil helps keep the potatoes moist as they roast and helps them get nice and crispy on the outside. We used olive oil for a little extra flavor, but you can use your favorite cooking oil.
• Seasoning: To make these potatoes extra flavorful, we used a mix of grated Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. The Parmesan gets extra crispy and delicious on the outside of the potatoes! Feel free to experiment with your own favorite seasoning blend!

Do You Need to Peel the Potatoes?

Peeling the potatoes before roasting them is entirely optional. I love the extra color and texture that the peel brings, but if you prefer peeled that works just as well. If not peeling, be sure to clean your potatoes well, preferably with a vegetable brush, before dicing.

Grated or Shredded Parmesan?

I used grated Parmesan from a can here, because that’s the most affordable type, but if you have access to freshly shredded Parmesan your potatoes will only be that much more delicious! Shredded Parmesan doesn’t stick to the potatoes quite as well, so you’ll want to take extra care not to stir the potatoes too early, before the Parmesan has baked into a crust on the potatoes.

We love the seasoning mix listed in the recipe below, but the sky is the limit! Here are some other ways you can season your roasted Parmesan potatoes:

• Italian seasoning
• Cajun seasoning
• Greek seasoning
• Garlic Herb Seasoning
• Ranch seasoning
• Steak seasoning

Serving Suggestions

These potatoes are a wonderfully versatile side dish that works just as well at breakfast as it does for lunch or dinner. I love pairing them with a hearty breakfast Frittata or serving them alongside homemade sausage gravy for a comforting morning plate. At dinnertime, they’re perfect with classic comfort foods like homemade meatloaf or simple oven roasted chicken breasts, making them an easy, reliable side no matter the meal.

Or, if you want to just add some dip and serve them as a snack, try dipping them in Comeback Sauce, Lemon Dill Tahini Dressing, Chimichurri Sauce, or Homemade Ranch Dressing.

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Cost 2.37recipe/2.37 recipe / 2.37recipe/0.59 serving

These Parmesan roasted potatoes are deliciously golden and crispy with soft, fluffy potato on the inside. The perfect cheesy side for breakfast or dinner!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

• ▢ 2 lbs. red potatoes ($2.58)

• ▢ 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.32)

• ▢ 1/3 cup grated Parmesan ($0.59)

• ▢ 1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)

• ▢ 1/2 tsp paprika ($0.05)

• ▢ 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)

• ▢ 1/4 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)

• ▢ 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional) ($0.20)

• Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Wash the potatoes, then cut into 1-inch pieces. Place the chopped potatoes in a large bowl

• In a small bowl, stir together the grated Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

• Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes, then toss to coat. Sprinkle the Parmesan mixture over the potatoes, then toss to coat again.

• Spread the potatoes out over a large baking sheet (lined with parchment for easy cleanup, if desired) with cut sides facing down.

• Roast the potatoes in the oven for 30 minutes then give them a good stir. Return the potatoes to the oven and roast for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until well browned.

• Season the potatoes with another pinch of salt, if desired, then garnish with parsley and serve.

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Serving: 1ServingCalories: 259kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 37g (12%)Protein: 8g (16%)Fat: 10g (15%)Sodium: 315mg (14%)Fiber: 4g (17%)

The nutrition data is automatically calculated using all ingredients listed on the recipe card, including any listed as optional. Percentages are of daily value.

How to make Parmesan Roasted Potatoes – Step by Step Photos

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Wash 2 lbs. red potatoes, then cut them into 1-inch pieces. Place the potatoes in a large bowl.

In a small bowl, stir together 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, and ¼ tsp freshly cracked pepper.

Drizzle 2 Tbsp olive oil over the potatoes and toss to coat. Next, sprinkle the Parmesan mixture over the potatoes and toss to coat again.

Spread the Parmesan coated potatoes out over a baking sheet (line with parchment for easy cleanup, if desired). To increase the cheesy crust formation, I like to start the potatoes with all cut sides facing down.

Roast in the fully preheated 400ºF oven for 30 minutes, then stir. Return the potatoes to the oven and roast for 5-10 minutes more, or until they’re well browned. Total cooking time for the these Parmesan potatoes will depend on the size of your pieces, but they’re done when they’re nicely golden brown and crispy.

Season with another pinch of salt, if needed, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve!

Love Roast Spuds? Try These Next:

• When I want breakfast potatoes without standing over a skillet, my Smoky Roasted Breakfast Potatoes are the recipe I reach for.
• These Salt & Vinegar Potatoes with Smoky Garlic Mayo are a little tart, a little salty, and wildly good with that smoky sauce.
• My Rosemary Roasted Potatoes are quick to prep, mostly hands-off, and absolutely worth the little bit of oven time.

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