Description
This parmesan baked potatoes recipe turns ordinary spuds into golden, crispy-skinned perfection with a savory cheese crust that melts right into each bite. You’ll love how simple ingredients create restaurant-quality results in your own oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Cheese:
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Oil and Herbs:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 400F and grab a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Thoroughly wash and slice 4 medium potatoes into uniform wedges that will crisp perfectly.
- Create a zesty coating by whisking 3 tablespoons olive oil with 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and salt, plus ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Massage the seasoned oil into your potato wedges until every surface glistens with flavor.
- Arrange the wedges on your prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch each other for maximum crispiness.
- Generously shower 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese across the potato surfaces, covering them completely.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 400F oven and roast for exactly 30-35 minutes, rotating halfway through to guarantee even golden browning.
- Remove when potatoes turn deep golden and edges become irresistibly crisp and caramelized.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley over the hot potatoes for a final burst of color and fresh herbal essence.
Notes
- Scrub potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt, ensuring a clean surface for seasoning.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and melting properties on the potato wedges.
- For extra crispiness, pat the potato wedges dry with paper towels before tossing in the oil mixture.
- Experiment with additional herbs like rosemary or thyme to customize the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg