Crispy Parmesan roast potatoes
Ingredients
 | 5-6 medium-sized potatoes |
 | 1.5 cups of grated parmesan cheese |
 | 2 cups of pre-cooked chopped bacon or lardons |
 | 3 tablespoons of butter |
Spices, herbs and flavoring ingredients:
 | 1-2 sprigs of coriander (cilantro) |
 | 1/2 teaspoon of paprika |
 | 1 teaspoon of garlic powder or flakes |
 | Salt and pepper |
How to cook these crispy parmesan roast potatoes
- Prep the potatoes: Wash, peel (optional), and slice the potatoes into thin, even rounds.
- Assemble the base: Grease a casserole dish with butter and layer the potato slices neatly. Add any optional ingredients like the cooked bacon between the layers.
- First bake: Place in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and cook for about 25 minutes, until the potatoes start to soften and lightly brown.
- Make the topping mix: In a bowl, combine garlic, parmesan, paprika, salt, pepper, and any remaining melted butter. Mix well.
- Add the topping: Remove the dish from the oven and spread the parmesan mixture evenly over the potatoes.
- Garnish: Add a few parsley leaves on top for color.
- Second bake: Return to the oven and cook for another 25 minutes at 400°F (200°C), until golden, bubbling, and fully cooked through.
- Serve warm.
Few side dishes are as universally loved as roast potatoes, and this version takes them to the next level. Coated in butter, garlic, herbs, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, these potatoes roast in the oven until golden and crunchy on the outside while staying soft and fluffy in the middle.
The Parmesan not only adds a nutty, savory flavor but also helps create a perfectly crisp crust that makes every bite irresistible.
I have sliced the potatoes using a wavy chip setting on a slicer, but you can just slice them using a sharp knife if that is what you have on hand.
Easy enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough for holidays or special occasions! You can serve them them with roasted meats, chicken, or fish, or simply enjoy them on their own with a dipping sauce. This a side dish you’ll want to make again and again.
Crispy Parmesan potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5-6 medium-sized potatoes
- 1.5 cups of grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1-2 sprigs of coriander (cilantro)
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Optional
- 2 cups of pre-cooked chopped bacon or lardons
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes and chop into thin round slices.
- Grease the casserole dish with butter and layer the sliced potatoes across.
- Add any optional ingredients (smoked ham, etc) in between the potato slices.
- Cook in preheated oven for 25 minutes at 200C° (400F°) until potatoes and cheese are lightly browned.
- While waiting, mix garlic, parmesan, paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl, along with any remaining melted butter.
- Once the 35 minutes of cooking is done, add the parmesan mixture over the top of the potatoes in the casserole.
- Add a few leaves of parsley on top for decoration.
- Continue cooking in oven for 25 minutes at 400F° ( 200C°) until potatoes and cheese are lightly browned.
- Serve while warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
These parmesan potatoes make an excellent side dish with a piece of meat like roasted veal, lamb roast, or a sizzled pork chop.
You can also serve with a side of vegetables like steamed green beans or bohemian aubergines.
How to store it?
This parmesan potatoes can be prepared in advance, and kept in the fridge. But I wouldn’t really recommend freezing it because the cheesy sauce will retain water.
