Golden • Cheesy • Oven-Roasted Perfection
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes (Yukon gold or red), halved
- 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven
Set to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish. -
Season potatoes
In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. -
Add Parmesan
Toss with Parmesan until potatoes are well coated. -
Bake
Spread potatoes cut-side down in the baking dish.
Bake 35–40 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and crispy. -
Finish
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and optional chili flakes. Serve hot.
✨ What Makes Them So Good
- Crispy edges
- Soft, fluffy centers
- Garlicky, cheesy crust
- Fresh herb finish
🔥 Variations
- Extra crispy: broil 2–3 minutes at the end
- Butter version: replace half the oil with melted butter
- Lemon twist: add lemon zest before serving
🍽️ Perfect With
- Roast chicken or steak
- Grilled fish
- As a party side (they disappear fast)
