Description
This Parmesan Potatoes recipe features tender fingerling potatoes roasted to golden perfection with a flavorful blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powders, all topped with crispy Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for a deliciously savory 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
Topping
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese (about 1 lightly packed cup, finely grated)
- 5 to 6 sprigs fresh parsley, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Arrange a rack in the middle of your oven and preheat it to 400°F to ensure even roasting of the potatoes.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Cut the fingerling potatoes in half lengthwise. Place them cut side down on 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 gently to coat evenly, then arrange them in a single layer with the cut side down.
- Roast the Potatoes: Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven until the bottoms begin to turn golden-brown, about 30 minutes. This initial roasting helps develop a crispy, flavorful base.
- Prepare Toppings: While the potatoes roast, finely grate the Parmesan cheese and chop the parsley leaves, measuring about 2 tablespoons.
- Flip and Add Cheese: Carefully flip each potato so the cut side is facing up using tongs or a thin metal spatula. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan evenly over the potatoes, allowing some cheese to fall onto the pan.
- Finish Roasting: Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes until the potatoes are fully cooked and the Parmesan cheese is crisp and golden-brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle the finely chopped parsley on top for a fresh flavor. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For crispier potatoes, you can increase the initial roasting time by 5 minutes before adding the Parmesan.
- If fingerling potatoes are unavailable, baby potatoes or small Yukon Golds can be used as a substitute.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and flavor; pre-grated parmesan may not crisp as well.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste; smoked paprika can be replaced with regular paprika if desired.
- To keep the potatoes warm before serving, tent with foil and place in a warm oven set at 200°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
