Parmesan Roasted Baby Potatoes with Garlic and Paprika Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Parmesan Potatoes featuring tender baby potatoes baked to golden perfection with garlic, smoked paprika, and fresh parsley for a deliciously cheesy crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
Seasoning and Cheese
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the potatoes evenly and achieve a golden crust.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: Pour the melted butter into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, then add the grated Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chopped parsley into the butter. Mix gently to combine the flavors.
- Spread Mixture: Thinly spread the butter and cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of the baking dish to ensure all potatoes will be coated as they bake.
- Score Potatoes: Score each halved baby potato about 1/4-inch deep in a diamond or crosshatch pattern; this helps the seasoning penetrate and crisps the edges.
- Arrange Potatoes: Place the halved potatoes cut-side down onto the seasoned butter mixture in the baking dish, arranging them tightly but in a single layer for even cooking.
- Bake Potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender on the inside and the Parmesan forms a crispy, golden crust on the bottom.
- Rest and Serve: Let the potatoes stand for 5 minutes after baking, then use a spatula to carefully release and lift them from the pan. Serve warm for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use baby potatoes or small Yukon Gold potatoes for the best texture and flavor.
- Ensure potatoes are halved evenly for uniform cooking.
- Scoring the potatoes helps the seasoning penetrate and creates extra crispiness.
- If you prefer extra crispy potatoes, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Fresh parsley adds a lovely brightness, but you can substitute with dried parsley if needed.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste based on dietary preferences.
Keywords: Parmesan potatoes, baked potatoes, crispy potatoes, garlic potatoes, smoked paprika potatoes, easy side dish
