Description

Tender baby red potatoes roasted to golden perfection with a flavorful garlic butter parmesan coating, seasoned with Italian herbs and topped with fresh parsley and optional crispy bacon bits. This delicious side dish pairs beautifully with any meal and is easy to prepare using a simple oven roasting method.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

3 pounds (1.5 kg) baby red potatoes, washed and quartered

Seasoning and Sauce

1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
6 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped or minced
Salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
1/2 cup crispy bacon bits (optional)

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200°C). Grease a large baking sheet with non-stick spray or olive oil and set aside to prevent sticking.
Parboil Potatoes: Bring a pot of water to a boil and parboil the quartered baby red potatoes for 5 to 8 minutes. This step ensures the potatoes become tender on the inside once roasted.
Mix Seasoning: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, finely chopped garlic, salt, freshly cracked black pepper, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well, adding a little more olive oil if the Parmesan absorbs too much, to create an even coating mixture.
Coat the Potatoes: Toss the parboiled potatoes in the garlic parmesan mixture until evenly coated, ensuring every piece is flavored.
Arrange and Roast: Place the coated potatoes cut side down in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Position the baking sheet on the oven’s bottom rack and bake for 25 minutes. After 15 minutes, carefully turn the potatoes using tongs or a spatula to brown all sides and achieve a crisp edge.
Prepare Butter Parsley Sauce: While the potatoes roast, melt the unsalted butter gently in the microwave and mix in the freshly chopped parsley to infuse flavor.
Finish and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven once browned and crisped. Drizzle the melted butter parsley sauce over the hot potatoes. If desired, sprinkle crispy bacon bits on top and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately to enjoy the full flavors.

Notes

Parboiling the potatoes before roasting helps ensure a soft interior while achieving a crispy outer texture.
Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon bits.
You can substitute fresh parsley with dried parsley if fresh is not available, but fresh will provide the best flavor.
Use unsalted butter to better control the seasoning, but salted butter can be used if preferred.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: roasted potatoes, garlic butter potatoes, parmesan potatoes, side dish, oven roasted, Italian seasoning, crispy potatoes