Parmesan Baked Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven – Set to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare Baking Dish – Pour the melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish and sprinkle the Parmesan evenly over the butter. Add garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper on top.
  3. Arrange Potatoes – Place potato halves cut-side down onto the Parmesan mixture, pressing lightly so the cheese sticks.
  4. Bake – Place in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the cheese crust is golden brown.
  5. Serve – Let them cool for 5 minutes, loosen with a spatula, and serve warm. Garnish with fresh parsley.

If you’d like, I can also make a crispy golden crust variation where the Parmesan forms a thicker layer at the bottom. That’s the one that’s extra addictive.

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