Name: Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: New American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb Dutch yellow potatoes or small Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1½-2 inches long); 3 tbsp water; 3 tbsp avocado oil, see notes 1; 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; salt and pepper, to taste; finely chopped chives, for garnish

Ingredients

Servings:

1 1/2 lb

Dutch yellow potatoes or small Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1½-2 inches long)

3 tbsp

water

3 tbsp

avocado oil, see notes 1

1/2 cup(s)

grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

salt and pepper, to taste

finely chopped chives, for garnish

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Directions 8 steps | 40 Minutes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Rinse the dirt off of the potatoes.

Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe: Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Slice the potatoes lengthwise in half and place them in a medium microwave-safe bowl.

Step 3

Add the water to the bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Poke a few holes in the plastic wrap to release steam.

Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe: Add the water to the bowl and cover it with plastic wrap.

Step 4

Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, until the edges are cooked but the center is still raw. Drain the water from the bowl and let the steam dry the potatoes. (See notes 2.)

Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe: Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, until the edges are cooked but the center is still raw.

Step 5

While the potatoes dry, line a sheet pan with aluminum foil with the shiny side facing down. Drizzle the oil all over the pan and evenly sprinkle the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe: While the potatoes dry, line a sheet pan with aluminum foil with the shiny side facing down.

Step 6

Place the potatoes face down on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with more oil and season with salt and pepper.

Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe: Place the potatoes face down on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Roast the potatoes until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes.

Step 8

Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

Peanut, olive and grapeseed oil are all good substitutions in this recipe. Melted ghee would be delicious too.
The bowl will be very hot and the steam is hot, so proceed with caution.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

300

FAT

15.3 g

PROTEIN

10.3 g

CARBS

31.1 g