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    Home » Blog » Potatoes

    Baked Parmesan Potato Halves

    Published: May 4, 2022 · Modified: May 7, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    These baked parmesan potato halves are scrumptious! Perfectly seasoned and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This easy-to-make baked baby potatoes recipe with cheese is ideal for any main course!

    Overhead shot of baked parmesan potato halves on plate with cup of ketchup

    Years ago I came across this recipe for baked parmesan potato halves in a Taste of Home magazine and decided to give it a try. Instantly they were a huge hit! We love them with all types of meals but they’re a favorite with these baked beef ribs.

    We all love potatoes and parmesan cheese here so the fact the parmesan potato recipe was such a success was not really that much of a surprise.

    I have adapted the original recipe over time using every size of potato you can imagine to come up with this baby potatoes recipe with cheese which tastes amazing!

    I can never make enough of these roasted baby potatoes and sometimes I wish there were leftovers but there never are any behind on the table. That is probably a good thing because I am pretty sure I would eat one right now. These cheesy garlic potatoes taste that good.

    Baby Potatoes Recipe with Cheese

    This recipe was inspired by my other parmesan potato recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing side dish recipe.

    We love serving these sides with our favorite chicken breast recipe made in your oven or air fryer. You can also make baby potatoes in the air fryer if you don’t want to turn on the oven.

    Another cheesy potato favorite is Hasselback Potatoes or these easy smashed potatoes.

    Chicken breast, baked parmesan potato halves, and sauteed spinach on plate

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients to make this baby potatoes recipe with cheese.

    • baby potatoes: red potatoes, gold potatoes or any variety will work
    • butter
    • parmesan cheese
    • garlic powder
    • Italian seasoning

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for the exact quantities of each ingredient.

    How to Cook Baby Potatoes with Cheese

    Three steps are all it takes to make this super easy recipe for tasty cheesy garlic butter roasted potatoes.

    Step 1: Prepare your Potatoes

    Preheat the oven and prepare a pan with tinfoil that will fit all of your halved potatoes. Melt butter in a saucepan and pour into the pan for the oven.

    Generously scatter grated parmesan cheese over the butter with some garlic powder and Italian seasoning too.

    Step 2: Bake

    Place potato halves face down on the butter mixture and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

    Step 3: Rest and Serve

    Allow potatoes to rest, unmoved in the pan for at least 5 minutes after removing them from the oven. Serve with ketchup or sour cream, if desired.

    Hint: If you remove the potatoes from the pan too soon the parmesan won’t stick to them.

    Fork dipping parmesan potato half into ketchup on plate with more potato halves

    Substitutions

    Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up in this oven roasted baby potatoes recipe? Here are some helpful tips for you to change these baked parmesan potatoes.

    • Potato: Swap out the mini or baby potatoes with regular potatoes and cut them into halves or even quarters if you want them to cook more quickly. Remember to increase baking time accordingly.
    • Cheese: Try this baby potatoes recipe with cheese using a variety of different cheeses. Pepperjack, Monterey jack, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese and gouda cheese are just a few ideas.
    • Olive Oil: You can use olive oil in place of butter for this recipe.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this baked parmesan potato halves recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Spicy: Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter potatoes for a kick of heat.
    • Extra Cheesy: Add shredded mozzarella to the top of the potatoes about 15 minutes before they’re finished baking.
    • Sweet potatoes: Yes, this amazing recipe with garlic butter and cheese works great with sweet potatoes too!
    • Loaded: Sprinkle some crispy bacon and diced green onion over the top just before serving along with a side of sour cream.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these air fryer garlic parmesan potatoes.

    Equipment

    I am sure you have everything you need for this parmesan potato recipe inside your home already.

    • Rimmed baking sheet or pan that fits all of your potatoes
    • Microwave safe bowl
    • Mixing bowl

    Storage

    You can store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to a year.

    Closeup overhead shot of baked parmesan potatoes on plate with a cup of ketchup

    Tips

    This is a super easy baby potatoes recipe with cheese, but I do have a few tips to help make it the best that it can possibly be.

    • Baking dish size matters. Make sure your potatoes will all fit and lay flat inside your chosen baking dish.
    • Butter and cheese first. Cover the bottom of the pan or dish with melted butter and lots of grated parmesan with some seasoning on top before placing all of your potatoes facing down in the pan.
    • Use quality cheese. Only use fresh, real grated parmesan cheese sold in refrigerators. Shredded parmesan won’t work as well and the imitation parmesan found in store aisles will not work at all. In general shredding your own cheese is always the best option.
    • Type of baking dish. This recipe tastes great using a metal pan but potatoes seem to separate from a glass pan nicer. Parchment paper will likely cause you to be disappointed in this amazing recipe.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about baked parmesan potato halves? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about these baked parmesan potatoes.

    How long are these potatoes good?

    They’ll keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or up to a year in the freezer.

    How do I freeze these potatoes?

    Chill them completely. Then, place them in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.

    How do I reheat?

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake cheese side up for 5 to 7 minutes or until warm and crisp.

    Can you make these baby potatoes recipe with cheese in an air fryer?

    Yes, you can and check out this version we made. They’re a little different but oh so good.

    More Potato Recipes

    Do you like potatoes? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Korean Potatoes
    • Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
    • KFC Mashed Potato Bowl Copycat Recipe
    • Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole with Sliced Potatoes

    Baked Parmesan Potato Halves

    These Baked Parmesan Potato Halves are scrumptious! An easy baby potatoes recipe with cheese for perfectly coated, crispy potato halves, ideal for any main course!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 182 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds baby potatoes cut in half
    • ¼-1/2 cup butter
    • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded, add more if desired.
    • garlic powder to taste
    • Italian seasoning to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make baked parmesan potato halves. Small-round potatoes, butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and grated parmesan cheese.
    • Prepare a pan with tinfoil that will fit all of the potato halves.
    • Melt butter in the microwave and pour into the pan.
    • Generously sprinkle Parmesan cheese and lightly sprinkle other seasonings all over the butter. I use garlic powder and Italian seasoning, but you can use whatever you prefer.
      Melted butter in a pan. Garlic powder, parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning sprinkled on top.
    • Place potato halves face down on the butter, Parmesan and seasonings and put in the oven.
      Potato halves placed facedown on the pan of butter and seasoning.
    • Bake for 35-40 for mini potatoes and 50-60 minutes for regular potatoes to become tender.
      Closeup photo of potato halves placed facedown on the pan of butter and seasoning. The potatoes are baked for 50-60 minutes until they are tender.
    • Keep potatoes inside the pan for at least 5 minutes after removing pan from the oven. If removed too soon, the Parmesan cheese won't stick to the potatoes.
    • Serve with pan juices and ketchup or sour cream if desired.
      Baked Parmesan Potato Halves served on a white plate with a cup of ketchup.
    • Enjoy every bite!
      Closeup photo of a Baked Parmesan Potato Half held by a fork and being dipped into a small bowl of ketchup. The bowl is placed on a white plate with Baked Parmesan Potato Halves.

    Notes

    Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
    Expert Tips:
    • Baking dish size matters. Make sure your potatoes will all fit and lay flat inside your chosen baking dish.
    • Butter and cheese first. Cover the bottom of the pan or dish with melted butter and lots of grated parmesan with some seasoning on top before placing all of your potatoes facing down in the pan.
    • Use quality cheese. Only use fresh, real grated parmesan cheese sold in refrigerators. Shredded parmesan won’t work as well and the imitation parmesan found in store aisles will not work at all. In general shredding your own cheese is always the best option.
    • Type of baking dish. This recipe tastes great using a metal pan but potatoes seem to separate from a glass pan nicer. Parchment paper will likely cause you to be disappointed in this amazing recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 329mgPotassium: 732mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 1mg
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