Description
Crispy baked potato wedges infused with garlic and topped with melted Parmesan cheese, perfect for movie nights or as a crowd-pleasing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and cut the potatoes into wedges, ensuring they’re evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Combine the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Toss the potato wedges in the oil mixture until well coated.
- Spread the wedges on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
You can pre-cut the potatoes and store them in cold water until you’re ready to bake. Ensure even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg