Description
Browned butter roasted potatoes with parmesan bring rustic comfort to your table with golden, crispy edges and rich, nutty flavors. Savory parmesan cheese and caramelized butter elevate simple potatoes into an irresistible side dish that will delight your senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 lbs (900 g) russet potatoes
- 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes
Fats and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup (30 g) grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and position a rack in the center, ensuring optimal roasting conditions for the potatoes.
- Wash and cut russet and baby potatoes into uniform chunks, creating consistent sizes for even cooking and crispy exteriors.
- Melt butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat, watching carefully as it transforms from yellow to golden brown with a nutty aroma, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Remove browned butter from heat immediately to prevent burning, allowing the rich, caramelized essence to develop without scorching.
- Combine minced garlic, chopped rosemary, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl, creating a fragrant seasoning blend.
- Pour the warm browned butter over the potato chunks, tossing thoroughly to ensure every piece is generously coated with the aromatic mixture.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding to promote crispy, golden edges.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping potatoes halfway through to achieve uniform browning and crispness.
- During the final 5 minutes of roasting, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the potatoes, allowing it to melt and create a delectable crispy crust.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes, allowing the potatoes to set and develop maximum flavor before serving.
Notes
- Brown butter develops deeper, richer flavor compared to regular melted butter, adding complexity to the potato’s taste profile.
- Use clarified or unsalted butter for more consistent browning and control over saltiness during the caramelization process.
- Choose waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold for extra creamy interiors while maintaining crispy exteriors during roasting.
- Ensure potato chunks are roughly similar sizes to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent smaller pieces from burning before larger chunks are done.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg