Golden Crispy Parmesan Garlic Potatoes (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Potatoes

01 - 1 pound mini Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon dried parsley
04 - 1 tablespoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Set oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Wash and halve mini potatoes. Score cut side of each potato with crosshatch pattern, not cutting too deep.
03 - In large bowl, combine olive oil, dried parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss potatoes in mixture until evenly coated.
04 - Pour melted butter into 9x13-inch baking dish, coating bottom evenly. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over butter in even layer.
05 - Place seasoned potatoes cut-side down onto Parmesan layer. Press gently to ensure good contact between potatoes and cheese.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are tender and Parmesan crust is golden brown.
07 - Let rest 5 minutes. Carefully lift potatoes with spatula, keeping Parmesan crust intact. Serve warm.

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Add red pepper flakes for extra kick
02 - Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results
03 - Scoring potatoes helps them absorb flavors