This crispy Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe is the perfect crowd-pleasing side dish or appetizer for any time of the year. Beneath the crispy outer crust, the insides of the potatoes bake up fluffy and delicious.
Looking for more roasted potato recipes? We’ve got these Herb Roasted Potatoes, Ranch Roasted Potatoes, or these Parmesan Roasted Red Potatoes.
Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe
Some of my favorite recipes lately have been sheet pan dinners. They are easy to prep, the clean-up is super minimal, and they can typically be adjusted to fit whatever you have on hand or like the most.
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These crispy Parmesan cheese crusted potatoes are a sheet pan side dish, made by roasting potatoes on top of a thin bed of grated Parmesan cheese. As it cooks, the cheese forms a delicious crust over the potatoes, making them totally irresistible.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- So quick and easy. The prep time on these potatoes is only about 5 minutes. The rest of the time is spent baking in the oven.
- It’s a crowd-pleaser. Who doesn’t like crispy cheese crusted roasted potatoes? They are the perfect snack or side dish for so many different main courses, and they can be made all year long.
- They taste and smell great. The smell of Parmesan cheese browning in the oven is a thing of beauty. Add to that the amazing flavor of the crisp cheese crust and creamy potato flesh and you’ll be in heaven.
Key Ingredients You Will Need
- Potatoes – I like to use potatoes that are on the smaller side for this recipe so that you can serve the full halves. Yukon gold or red potatoes are perfect for this. Russet potatoes will taste great, too. If they are too large, you can just cut the potatoes into smaller pieces.
- Avocado Oil – avocado oil is perfect because it has a very high smoking point, meaning it won’t burn easily. It also has very little flavor so it won’t overpower the potatoes or cheese.
- Parmesan cheese: use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for this recipe. It will crisp up and make the most perfect crust under the potatoes as they roast.
- Toppings: serve these with any of your favorite baked potato toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, and green onions or chives.
How to Make Cheese Crusted Potatoes
- Season the potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half, then rub with the avocado oil and season with salt.
- Add the Parmesan cheese to the baking sheet. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spoon about 1 tablespoon of cheese per potato half onto it, spreading it out into a thin layer. Place the potato halves cut-side down on top of the cheese.
- Bake. Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 35-45 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender and the cheese is golden brown.
- Serve. Let the potatoes cool slightly, then serve with your favorite toppings.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the pan! If you try to add too many potatoes at once, they will never crisp up. If you run out of space, just bake on two separate pans.
- If you want extra fluffy potatoes, you can preboil them for about 15 minutes before roasting.
- Do not use pre-grated cheese! Make sure to either grate your own or purchase freshly grated cheese.
Storing and Reheating
Storage Instructions
- Storing leftovers: store leftovers potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: return potatoes to a baking sheet and reheat in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes, or until warmed through.
More You’ll Love
These crispy potatoes with Parmesan crust are an all-time family favorite, and one that I make a lot. They are the most tender and delicious potatoes with a crisp cheesey crust.
Cheese Crusted Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, Yukon Gold, russet or red potatoes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Toppings for Baked Potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Wash and dry the potatoes, then cut them in half lengthwise. Drizzle the potatoes with avocado oil, then rub the avocado oil all over the potato and lightly sprinkle with salt.
- On your prepared baking sheet, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese for each potato half, spacing them apart so they don't touch.
- Place each potato half cut side down directly on the Parmesan cheese, pressing gently so it sticks.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender and the cheese is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the potatoes cool for a few minutes. Carefully lift the potatoes from the pan and serve with your favorite potato toppings.
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