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!
Should you drizzle an oil or butter on the skin side before baking? Thank you
Hi Mike!
You could, I never have because the butter on the bottom of the pan tends to bubble up and cover the top of the potatoes (skin) as they are baking! You may want to give it a try as written the first time and then tweak it if you think it needs tweaking. I think they turn out great with just the butter. Thanks for stopping by and reaching out. Hope you have a great week!
Norine
What seasoning do you use?
Hi Robin!
I use garlic salt and coarse black pepper. Just made these the other night and we gobbled them up! I hope you enjoy them.
Happy Nesting!
Norine
They’re fantastic, Norine! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Sherry!
You are so welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe. It’s one of my favorite summer sides. Thanks for stopping by and sharing. Hope to see you here again soon!
Happy Nesting!
Norine
These are delicious! I dipped them in sour cream and will be making them again soon
Hi Debbie!
You had me at “dipped them in sour cream”! Now I have to try that. I love this potato recipe and my family asks me to make them all the time. Such a delicious side dish or treat. I’m so glad you enjoyed them. Stay safe and thanks so much for stopping by and visiting with me.
Happy Nesting!
Norine
Did you buy a bag of shredded cheese or did you shred from a block of cheese? I’ve always read that the bagged shredded has a flour coating or something like that. What did you use? Can’t wait to try, so many good reviews. Thank you.
Hi MaryAnn!
I buy fresh grated Parmesan and I have heard that some grated cheese’s have flour coating as well. However the fresh grated Parmesan cheese works great in this recipe without any issues.
Hope that helps and that you enjoy this recipe. It’s really good! Have a great day!
Happy Nesting!
Norine
This is a great potato dish!! My family really likes it, and it’s very easy to make!
Hi Wendy!
My family loves this dish as well! It goes so well with so many dishes. I especially love to make it in the summer with BBQ recipes. Truthfully I could make a meal just out of these! Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend.
Happy Nesting!
Norine
Wait, did I miss the part as that said what temperature to preheat the oven to?
Hi Lori!
It’s in the instructions in the Recipe Card. Heat the oven to 400°. This is one of our favorite side dishes!!
Hope this helps you out. Thanks so much for visiting. Have a great Labor Day weekend!
~Norine
We absolutely love these! Would make them every day if I could!