Description
Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes elevate humble spuds into a crispy, golden masterpiece of comfort cuisine. Fragrant garlic, melted butter, and sharp parmesan cheese create an irresistible side dish you’ll crave with every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (907 g) potatoes
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup (113 g) butter
- 1/2 cup (50 g) parmesan cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Optional Additions:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and perfect potato roasting.
- Wash and cube potatoes into uniform 1-inch chunks, ensuring even cooking and crispy edges.
- Peel and mince garlic cloves, releasing their intense aromatic qualities for maximum flavor infusion.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan, combining minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a rich, fragrant coating.
- Toss potato cubes in the garlic-butter mixture, making sure each piece is thoroughly and evenly coated.
- Spread potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding to promote crispy, golden browning.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping potatoes halfway through to ensure uniform crispiness and color.
- Remove from oven when potatoes are golden brown and easily pierced with a fork.
- Immediately sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over hot potatoes, allowing it to slightly melt and create a savory crust.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and fresh herbaceous flavor.
- Optional: Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle red pepper flakes for an extra layer of heat and complexity.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy, enjoying the perfect blend of roasted garlic, butter, and parmesan.
Notes
- Select waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture and crispy exterior.
- Pat potato cubes completely dry before tossing with butter mixture to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Space potatoes with at least an inch between each piece on the baking sheet to ensure proper caramelization and golden-brown edges.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding smoked paprika for deeper flavor complexity.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese for a similar savory profile.
- Reduce calories by using olive oil spray instead of melted butter, maintaining a lighter yet still delicious version.
- Prepare ahead by cutting potatoes and mixing garlic butter up to 24 hours in advance, storing covered in the refrigerator for convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg