Description
Crispy and golden Parmesan Potatoes baked to perfection with a flavorful butter, garlic, and oregano paste, served best with a creamy ranch dip for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Butter
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes halved
- 6 tablespoons salted butter melted (save 1 tablespoon for brushing on top)
Seasonings
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Serving
- Ranch Dip for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare butter: Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Using a small sharp knife, score the halved baby potatoes by making shallow cuts on the surface to help seasoning penetrate. Place the 6 tablespoons of melted butter in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and set the dish in the oven for 5 minutes until the butter melts completely.
- Make the seasoning paste: Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the melted butter. Stir and mix until well combined and they form a paste. Spread this paste evenly over the bottom of the baking dish using a spatula.
- Arrange potatoes and brush butter: Place the halved potatoes cut side down onto the paste in the baking dish. Brush the top sides of the potatoes with the reserved 1 tablespoon of melted butter for extra browning and crispiness.
- Bake potatoes: Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes until they are golden brown, crispy on the outside, and tender inside.
- Serve: Separate the potatoes so they don't stick together and serve warm with ranch dip on the side, if desired, for a delicious accompaniment.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: To reheat, preheat your oven to 350°F, spread potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake for 8-10 minutes until heated through and crispy again. Alternatively, microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed.
- Use baby potatoes or small new potatoes for best texture and crispiness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a vegan butter and Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
