Here’s a crispy, flavorful Browned Butter Parmesan Roasted Potatoes recipe that’s perfect as a side for any meal 🥔🧈🧀
🥔 Browned Butter Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1.5 lbs (700 g) baby or Yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Brown the Butter
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Cook until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 3–4 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in minced garlic and thyme.
3️⃣ Prepare Potatoes
- Toss halved or quartered potatoes in the browned butter mixture until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan.
4️⃣ Roast
- Spread potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
5️⃣ Finish
- Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining Parmesan over potatoes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
6️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot as a side for steak, chicken, or roasted vegetables.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra crisp: Parboil potatoes for 5 minutes before roasting.
- Herb variation: Swap thyme for rosemary or oregano.
- Spicy kick: Add a pinch of red chili flakes to the butter.
- Cheesy twist: Mix in shredded mozzarella during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
If you want, I can also make a 10-minute prep version or a sheet-pan version with vegetables included so it’s all-in-one.
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