TikTok Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe

TikTok Parmesan-Crusted Potatoes deliver crispy, golden cheese bottoms over tender baby potatoes roasted in a garlicky parmesan paste. This viral American side bursts with savory, nutty flavors from fresh grated parm and herbs-no frying needed. Bake at 425°F for 30 minutes; perfect for weeknight dinners or holidays, flipping to show off that lacy crust everyone craves.

TikTok Parmesan-Crusted Potatoes Recipe

Crispy-bottomed baby potatoes roasted in garlicky parmesan butter. Viral TikTok side with cheesy crust and fluffy centers-easy for beginners.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Potatoes

• 2 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes halved
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese divided

For the Parmesan Paste

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Equipment

• 9×13 baking dish
• Sharp knife
• Measuring cups & spoons

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Pour melted butter into 9×13 baking dish using measuring cup. Sprinkle ¼ cup parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over butter. Stir with spoon to form thick paste-should coat back of spoon.​
2. Rinse potatoes under cold water. Halve each with sharp knife, cut-side up. Score cut side in diamond pattern-¼-inch deep crosses-using knife tip. Press scored side into paste, coating fully. Arrange cut-side down snug in dish.​
3. Bake on middle rack 25-30 minutes till edges golden and crispy. Potatoes tender when fork pierces easy. Rest 5 minutes in dish-crust sets firm.​
4. Gently flip with tongs or spatula, crust up. Garnish chopped parsley if ya want. Serve hot-pairs killer with steak or chicken.

Notes

• Fresh grate parm for best melt and crust-pre-shredded clumps.
• Don’t skip rest; helps release without sticking.
• Air fryer hack: 400°F, 20 minutes, shake halfway.