Parmesan Garlic Butter Red Potatoes
Parmesan Garlic Butter Baby Red Potatoes are the greatest side dish since “Baked Potatoes”! Small red potatoes are cut in half, baked in garlic butter and topped with crispy baked Parmesan Cheese! In a word… Scrumptious!
I promised a side dish to go with your Father’s Day Ribs! This is one amazing side that goes great with any grilled main dish! There’s nothing better than an amazing potato dish to kick up your BBQ!
I began making these Parmesan Garlic Butter Baby Potatoes a couple of years ago! I wanted something different from the traditional baked potato. Something with a little personality! Boy oh boy do these have personality!
I love small red potatoes. Not to kick their cousin the “russet” when they’re down…but they are creamier in texture and flavor. (Sorry Russet… I still love ya!)
These little reds are roasted in butter, garlic salt and Parmesan cheese. See… loads of personality!!!
How To Make Crispy Oven Parmesan Red Potatoes
Wash the red potatoes and slice them in half.
You’ll need to prepare a large cookie or baking sheet by coating it in melted butter. Make sure it covers every single inch of it.
Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese. For this recipe you need REAL grated Parmesan cheese. Not the green jar…real grated cheese is a must for this one! (I like mine extra cheesy, so I sprinkle a little more on…you know…just cause it makes me happy!)
Seasoning Roasted Cheesy Potatoes
Time for seasoning the red potatoes. I use garlic salt and a little cracked black pepper. You can add other seasonings, like onion powder, all-purpose seasoning salt. It’s really about personal preference.
Baking Cheesy Red Potatoes
Lay the potatoes cut side down. Their little red fannies should be sticking up in the air for all the world to see! (Maybe we should call these mooners? Lol)
Bake for 30 minutes, until you can easily poke them in their “fannies” with a fork.
Remove from the oven and cool a FULL 5 minutes. It’s really important that you NOT remove the potatoes before the full five minutes for the cheese to stick to the potatoes.
TIP: If you skip this step you will lose all that crispy yummy Parmesan topping!
Use a fork to pull them apart. Plate them on a serving dish.
The cheese is going to hang over the potato edges and that’s fine and dandy! Just a little extra love! We all need a little extra love…right?
Finishing Touches and Serving Ideas for Roasted Potatoes
What you end up with is a hearty, creamy, buttery roasted potato, encrusted with an outer Parmesan cheese layer, and a light hint of garlic.(Kind of like the Rodeo Drive of steak fries… Ohhh-la-la!)
A simple recipe with minimal effort involved. (Which is my kind of side dish!)
They pair up well with your favorite grilled recipes. Whether it’s ribs, chicken, or steak! You can serve them with a side of Ranch Dressing, or sour cream, for dipping!
They are great straight out of the oven too. YUM!!!
If you haven’t tried this recipe, this is the perfect weekend to give it a go!
I’m including the printable recipe below. To be honest… I don’t even look at the recipe anymore. They’re so simple to whip up! You really can’t go wrong with this one.
Other Great BBQ Side Dish Recipes
- Green and Gold Squash Casserole
- California Coleslaw with bacon and avocado
- Oven Fried Squash
- Cowboy Baked Beans
- Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes
- Air Fryers Smashed Garlic Baby Potatoes from Mae’s Menu
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Parmesan Garlic Butter Red Potatoes
Ingredients
- 10 – 12 small red potatoes
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- grated parmesan cheese
- garlic salt
- other seasonings to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Wash and cut potatoes in half.
- Melt butter and pour into a cookie or baking sheet pan. Spread the butter evenly across the bottom.
- Generously sprinkle cheese and lightly sprinkle other seasonings all over the butter.
- Place the potato halves face down on the butter, cheese and seasonings.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes. Until fork inserts easily.
- Cool for at least a FULL 5 minutes before removing from the pan, otherwise the parmesan crust won’t stick to the potato.
- Serve on a plate with a side of Ranch dressing or Sour Cream for dipping.
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Meet The Author
Hi! I'm Norine, the cook, baker, and recipe creator behind Norine's Nest. I love sharing and creating recipes that invite family, friends, and neighbors to gather around the dinner table. Sharing good food and creating memories with those we love brings me happiness. Thanks for stopping by my Nest!
I made your parmesan potato recipe and it was a big hit. I made more than we could consume at one meal, so leftovers went into the fridge. This morning with a visiting houseguest, my wife made a hearty brunch that included my left-over potatoes cut into hash brown cubes and lightly fried. I strongly recommend reusing this recipe into hash browns. They were the best hash browns ever and nicely complimented the rest of the meal. Thanks for this recipe. Let me know if anyone tries the hash brown recipe. Oh, by the way, I used Yukon Gold potatoes.
Hi Lance!
I can tell you that someone has used this recipe for hash browns. ME! You are right…they are the BEST hash browns EVER! I think I need to add that to the post so others can enjoy all the deliciousness we have! Thanks for the reminder. I completely forgot that I have done that with this recipe and they are fantastic. I’m so glad you stopped by! Have a fantastic week!
~Norine
I have been using Parmesan in the green jar for years with this. My original recipe calls for it. A good MAN dish. I always serve them for company. Always a hit. Can be made ahead ready to bake.
Hi Jo,
I’m sure you can use the grated “green jar” Parmesan. I prefer the shredded Parmesan. It makes a nice crispy cheesy topping for the potatoes. I think it’s just a matter of personal taste. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by! Have a GREAT day!
~Norine
How much Parmesan cheese and garlic salt did you use., and was it grated Parmesan or shredded Parmesan.
Hi Lina,
I use Shredded Parmesan and I use about a cup to a cup and half. I’ve also cut the recipe in half and just use half of a baking sheet. They turn out great. Garlic salt and pepper is to taste. I do a good sprinkle over the top of the cheese and melted butter. Hope that helps. Thanks so much for stopping by my Nest! Hope you have a GREAT week!
~ Norine
Love these potatoes!! So easy to make and so delicious! I have used a 6 cheese italian blend when I don’t have Parmesan and also use a little crushed red pepper to give it a touch of heat and janes crazy salt. My family loves them. Thanks for a great recipe.
Nancy you are so welcome! Thanks for the comments and hints! I love the idea of adding the crushed red pepper for a bit of heat! My hubs would love that! Have a very Merry Christmas and thanks so much for stopping by and sharing! 🙂
I made these tonight and all I can say is YUMMY!!! So easy and quick to make. I will be making again very soon and can’t wait to make them for when I have company!!
Nancy I’m so glad you enjoyed them! One of my all time favorite side dishes to serve when I have company over! Thanks SO much for your comments! It made my day! 🙂
Hi there! Do you think these could be made ahead and reheated? Or do they lose their crunchy texture? Thx!
Hi Gail! I think if you were to reheat in the oven they would stay crispy. I have reheated them in the microwave and they were still delicious, but not as crunchy. I’ve even used them in a “hash” for breakfast and they were amazing! Thanks for your great question! Hope this helps and thanks so much for visiting my Nest! 😉 Come back again soon!
I made these potatoes yesterday and they simply delicious☺️I will be making these on a regular basics. Thank You!
Hooray!!! I’m so happy you liked them! Don’t you just love how easy they are to prepare? I’m making them tonight for my dinner! I can hardly wait! Thanks for stopping by and letting me know how you liked them! 🙂 Have a fantastic day!
These look amazing! But what kind of Parmesan cheese? Fresh or the kind in a shaker jar?
Carol I use fresh Parmesan in this recipe not the shaker jar kind. It wouldn’t work very well with this particular recipe. Hope that helps you out. Have a great day and thanks for your question. 🙂
What kind of Parmesan cheese? Fresh or the kind that comes in a shaker jar? They look amazing & I know my husband will love them!
Hi Carol! Fresh shredded Parmesan cheese. Hope your husband loves them as much as mine does! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂 Let me know how they turn out for ya.
I made these last night and they were delicious. The kitchen smelled amazing. I will make them again and often!
Stephanie thanks for sharing! I love to hear when friends make my recipes! I have these on our menu this week too! So excited cause I love them too! Thanks SO much for your comments and stopping by to visit! Have a great day!!! 🙂