You know I couldn’t share this new Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Dip without also giving you the BEST recipe to pair with it, right? Right.
These incredible crispy roasted parmesan potatoes are deliciously tender and buttery, and have a crispy layer of parmesan baked right on top of them. I mean, LOOK AT THE CRUNCH, people! I used the same method as these cute little parmesan crusted crostini from this fall, but with baby gold potatoes because who doesn’t love a good potato?
Roast these little cuties up, add some fresh garnishes, and then serve them with my epic garlic feta dip plus your favorite main dishes. Yes, I included tons of other sauces and dips to choose from, plus a huge list of mains that would round these out to be the best dinner ever. Find it all in the blog post and enjoy your new favorite potato recipe!
Everything you’ll need to make crispy roasted parmesan potatoes
Okay, parmesan oven-roasted potatoes couldn’t be easier to make but they feel a little elevated and are SO delicious. Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make them:
- Potatoes: I like to use baby gold potatoes because they get nice and crispy and have the right amount of starchiness, but you could also use red potatoes.
- Butter: you’ll need salted butter for both the potatoes themselves and for coating the pan in parmesan cheese. I think they get so much flavor from salted butter (rather than using olive oil!)
- Seasonings: we’re keeping it simple! You’ll just need garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. I find them perfectly flavorful with these seasonings, but you could mix it up with Italian seasoning, or red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
- Parmesan: we’ll be roasting the halved potatoes right on top of some grated parmesan cheese to give them incredible, crispy, cheesy edges.
- To garnish: I like to top the potatoes with lemon zest, fresh parsley and dill, and a little flaky sea salt. See below for our fav ways to serve them!
A note on different cheeses
It’s important to use pre-grated store-bought parmesan cheese from the refrigerated section of your grocery store for these parmesan potatoes. Grating it from a block or using the shelf-stable parmesan won’t give you an even crispiness when roasting.
We’ve only tested this recipe using parmesan cheese, but we suspect that softer cheeses like cheddar, etc. won’t crisp up as well. Cheeses similar to cheddar are likely to produce more oil when baked, which would leak a bunch into your pan and not get the potatoes super crispy like we want.
How to make parmesan roasted potatoes
- Prep your potatoes. Start by halving your potatoes, then add them to a bowl and toss with melted butter and seasonings.
- Prep your pan. Brush melted butter on the bottom of a glass pan, then evenly sprinkle with parmesan cheese. I recommend using a 9×13-inch glass pan instead of a baking sheet so that you can see the parmesan crisping on the bottom!
- Arrange & roast. Place the potatoes cut-side down firmly onto the sprinkled parmesan cheese in your pan in a single layer, then roast them up until they’re fork-tender and the cheese is golden brown.
- Garnish & serve. If you’re serving with my Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Dip, spread it on the bottom of a platter, then flip the potatoes onto the dip and garnish with lemon zest, herbs, and sea salt. Otherwise, serve as is or with your fav dipping sauces (see more ideas below!)
Our favorite sauces to serve with these crispy parmesan potatoes
As I mentioned, I LOVE serving these roasted parmesan potatoes on top of my new Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Dip, but you can really have fun with different dips & sauces like:
- Spicy Green Cashew Dip
- Jalapeño Cashew Cream Sauce
- Greek Yogurt Ranch
- Avocado Lime Sauce
- Chipotle Ranch
- Cilantro Pistachio Pesto
- Jalapeño Green Tahini Sauce
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Tahini Sauce Recipe
Get all of my amazing homemade dips & sauces here!
Pair these parmesan potatoes with delicious mains
These easy parmesan roasted potatoes make the perfect side dish to your fav proteins and main dishes! Here are some I can recommend:
- Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon
- Baked or Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken (with the best honey mustard marinade!)
- How to Make an Easy Roasted Chicken
- Firecracker Salmon
- Sazon Grilled Chicken Thighs
- Greek Chicken Kabobs
- How to Spatchcock a Chicken
- Pesto Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
- Spicy Maple Glazed Salmon for Two!
- Grilled Jalapeño Cilantro Chicken
- Cheddar-Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf
- Grilled Sesame Chicken
- Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms
Storing & reheating tips
These parmesan roasted potatoes are best eaten the day of so that they’re nice and crispy! If you do have leftovers, here’s how I suggest storing and reheating them:
- To store: store any leftover parmesan potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
- To reheat: reheat the potatoes back in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 10 minutes. I wouldn’t recommend reheating them in the microwave as they’ll lose their crispiness.
More side dishes you’ll love
- Dad’s Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
- Caramelized Garlic Carrots with Spicy Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
- Gigi’s Veggie-Packed Garlic Turmeric Rice
- Tony’s Melt-In-Your-Mouth Grilled Brussels Sprouts
- The Best Garlic Bread You’ll Ever Eat
Get all of my side dish recipes here!
I hope you love these crispy parmesan roasted potatoes! If you make them be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked them. Enjoy, xo!
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Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes with Garlic, Lemon & Herbs
Ingredients
- For the potatoes:
- 1 ½ pounds baby gold potatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Lots of freshly ground black pepper
- For the pan:
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- ½ cup (2 ounces) pre-grated store-bought Parmesan cheese (from the refrigerated section, do not grate yourself)
- For serving:
- Roasted garlic whipped feta dip, optional but recommended
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- Flakey sea salt, for sprinkling (I like Maldon)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, add the halved potatoes, then pour over the 1 tablespoon of melted butter, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and black pepper. Gently toss the potatoes with tongs or clean hands until well coated with the butter and spices.
- In a 9x13 inch glass (or metal will also work but glass is best) baking dish, add the 2 tablespoons of melted butter and use a pastry brush or silicone brush to evenly spread it over the bottom of the pan. Next, evenly sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese; do not attempt to spread it, simply do your best to sprinkle over evenly. (Note: It is important to use the store bought kind for the best browning and crispiness!).
- Place potatoes cut-side down firmly onto the cheese in a single layer.
- Roast the potatoes for 35 to 40 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender and parmesan cheese is nice and golden brown. (This is easiest to see with a glass pan!)
- If using, spread about 1 cup of the roasted garlic feta dip on the bottom of a platter, then use a flexible turner to scoop up the potatoes and flip them upside down onto the feta dip/sauce. Immediately garnish with lemon zest, fresh herbs and a little sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Serve remaining roasted garlic feta sauce on the side for dipping. Alternatively, you can serve the potatoes immediately with your dipping sauce of choice, but I love my roasted garlic whipped feta dip for this one!
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Recipe by: Monique Volz // Ambitious Kitchen | Photography by: Eat Love Eats
10 comments
It doesn’t say how much feta to use. Also, what would be a good substitute for feta since I’m not a huge fan of the strong flavor. Thank you!
Here’s the recipe for the garlic feta dip
https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/garlic-feta-dip/
Hi! The feta dip is linked in the recipe and throughout the post, so you’ll find all of the measurements for the dip when you click that recipe (as it’s an optional add-on). I’ve included a ton of different dip options within this potato recipe blog post, too, so you can try one that doesn’t have feta 🙂
I made these for our Easter dinner (with the whipped feta dip) and everyone loved them! One guest said they tasted like something you would get at a steakhouse. They were so easy too! Definitely going on my keeper list.
Amazing! So happy to hear that 🙂
This is definitely a keeper.
*Used smaller Yukon Gold potatoes
*Since our oven blows fuses at anything over 350, I cooked them at that temp, and the Parmesan browned nicely and the potatoes were nice and soft on the inside.
*To help spread the Parmesan evenly, I used a strainer and patted it over the dish—evenly spread Parmesan. Thank you.
This is definitely a keeper.
*Used smaller Yukon Gold potatoes
*Since our oven blows fuses at anything over 350, I cooked them at that temp, and the Parmesan browned nicely and the potatoes were nice and soft on the inside.
*To help spread the Parmesan evenly, I used a strainer and patted it over the dish—evenly spread Parmesan. Thank you.
Perfect! So glad you enjoyed!
These potatoes are insane. They’re honestly better than anything you can find at a restaurant and super easy too! Do not skip the whipped feta – they really make the recipe!
So good!! Glad you loved them!