Description
This Parmesan Potatoes recipe features tender fingerling potatoes roasted to golden-brown perfection, seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powders, then topped with crispy, melted Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for a flavorful and easy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes (30 to 34 potatoes)
Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Toppings
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese
- 5 to 6 sprigs fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat it to 400°F to ensure even roasting of the potatoes.
- Prepare the potatoes: Cut the fingerling potatoes in half lengthwise. Place them in a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Toss the potatoes to evenly coat them with the oil and spices. Arrange them cut-side down in a single layer on the pan.
- Roast the potatoes: Roast the potatoes until the bottoms start to turn golden-brown, about 30 minutes. While roasting, finely grate the Parmesan cheese and chop the fresh parsley leaves to prepare for topping.
- Flip and add cheese: Carefully flip each potato so the cut-side is up using tongs or a thin metal spatula. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the potatoes. It’s fine if some cheese falls onto the pan.
- Continue roasting: Roast the potatoes for an additional 10 minutes until they are cooked through and the Parmesan cheese is crisp and golden-brown.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven, sprinkle the chopped parsley over them, and serve hot as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Use fingerling potatoes because of their small size and buttery texture.
- For a sharper cheese flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan rather than pre-grated.
- Ensure potatoes are arranged cut-side down for optimal browning.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice color and fresh taste but can be substituted with chopped chives or basil.
- Adjust seasoning quantities to taste, especially the smoked paprika for spice level.
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to catch any melted cheese and oil drips for easier cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
