Parmesan Crusted Potatoes

These bake up with a perfectly crisp crust and a soft, fluffy middle.

Easy to toss together with common kitchen staples, they’re a no-fuss side dish that adds a little something extra to your table.

💛 Why you’ll love this recipe

• Made in under an hour.
• Straightforward ingredients you may already have on hand.
• Comes together with minimal effort.

➡️ Ingredients

⏲ How to make parmesan crusted potatoes

This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat it with nonstick cooking spray. A 9×13-inch baking dish will also work.
• Prepare Parmesan Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the grated Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
• Peel and Slice Potatoes: Peel each potato using a peeler. Then, use a sharp knife to slice the potatoes lengthwise into ½-inch thick slices. (Each of my potatoes yielded 4-6 slices.)
• Score Potatoes: Using the tip of the knife, make shallow cuts on each slice on both sides, about ¼-inch deep, in varying directions. Transfer scored potatoes to a mixing bowl.

Recipe Tip: Scoring the potatoes allows heat to penetrate more deeply, ensuring the potatoes cook evenly and become tender inside.

• Drizzle Oil on Potatoes: Drizzle oil atop potato slices in the mixing bowl. Using your hands, rotate the potatoes around until both sides of each slice are coated in oil.
• Coat Potatoes: Grab a handful of the prepared Parmesan mixture and press it into each potato slice, making sure it adheres well. Transfer each coated slice to the prepared baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer. If you have any Parmesan mixture left over, sprinkle that atop the potatoes. If you have any oil left over, use a rubber spatula to scrape it from the bowl on top of or around the potatoes on the baking sheet.

Recipe Tip: Transferring the extra oil from the bowl to the baking sheet will make the potatoes crisper while baking.

• Bake: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully flip each potato slice over. Return the baking sheet to the oven and cook until the potatoes are golden brown and crisp on the edges, about an additional 15-20 minutes.
• Cool and Serve: Remove baking sheet from oven, let potatoes cool for a few minutes, then serve.

👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions

• Russet Potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes can be used. They have thinner skin, so you can choose to keep the skin on if you want. Keep in mind, though, that these tend to be smaller than russets, so you will need a few more to make up the same weight, and their cooking time might be slightly shorter due to their density and size.
• Parmesan Cheese: Asiago or Pecorino Romano are great substitution options here.
• Panko Bread Crumbs: Use cornflakes or even crushed crackers. For a gluten-free alternative, try crushed pork rinds or gluten-free panko bread crumbs.
• Avocado Oil: Use olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, or grapeseed oil.
• Garlic Powder: Use fresh minced garlic or garlic salt (reduce added salt if you go this route). Alternatively, sub in onion powder.
• Dried Thyme and Dried Oregano: Fresh herbs can be used, like fresh thyme, fresh oregano, or fresh parsley. Other dried herbs like Italian seasoning, dried rosemary, or dried basil will work.

✨ Variations

• Mix in cheddar and/or Gouda with the Parmesan.
• Add red pepper flakes or ground cayenne pepper to the Parmesan mixture for some heat.
• Add lemon zest or orange zest to the Parmesan mixture for a bright, citrusy note.
• Garnish the potatoes with fresh chopped herbs like parsley or chives.

〰️ How to serve

• Protein — Pair with skillet chicken, roasted turkey, grilled steak, or pork chops.
• Salad — Pair with creamy dill cucumber salad, Caesar salad, or mixed greens with vinaigrette.
• Sauce — Serve with marinara sauce, sour cream, and/or ranch dressing.

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