Rogues' Garlic Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
Hey there, fellow rogue foodies and potato rebels! Got some spuds sitting around, waiting for their big break? Forget boring boiled or mashed – we're giving those humble tubers a serious flavour lift with a crispy, garlicky Parmesan crust that forms right on the bottom. This ridiculously easy sheet pan trick is pure lazy genius: all the cheesy, garlicky goodness bakes into one epic layer of crunch. Perfect side dish, snack attack, or rogue dinner centrepiece!
A little Oasis origin story: One rogue evening in the kitchen, I was too rebellious (read: lazy) to flip potatoes halfway through roasting. So I slathered oil and a cheesy garlic mix on the pan, pressed the spuds in cut-side down, and let the oven do its thing. Came back to pure magic – tender tops, but those bottoms? Golden, crispy, flavour-bomb perfection. Now it's a go-to for turning any meal into a crispy victory. Let's raid the pantry and get roasting!
(Serves: A hearty side for 4 rogues, or a solo feast for one very happy you)
Equipment
- Equipment You'll Need
- (Keep it simple, rogues)
- Cookie sheet (your battlefield)
- Small bowl for mixing
- Parchment paper (cleanup saviour – don't skip it!)
Ingredients
- 3 –4 medium potatoes or a bunch of baby/small potatoes – enough cut halves to cover your sheet pan snugly
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese go for freshly grated for max melt and flavour punch
- 2 –4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil more oil = more crisp, you rebel
- 6 –10 garlic cloves finely chopped or pressed (garlic fiends, hit that 10!)
- 1 teaspoon paprika for smoky depth
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt plus extra coarse salt for sprinkling
- Optional rogue boost: A pinch of oregano or your favourite dried herbs
Instructions
- Roast Like a Rogue Boss
- Preheat the Rebellion: Crank your oven to 350°F. Let it heat up while you prep.
- Mix the Cheesy Garlic Glory: In your small bowl, toss together the Parmesan, garlic, paprika, pepper, salt, and any extra herbs. Stir until it's a fragrant, irresistible mix. Set aside – the aroma alone is half the fun!
- Prep Your Battlefield: Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper. Drizzle the olive oil all over and spread it evenly – this is the sticky base for your crust.
- Layer the Magic: Sprinkle the Parmesan-garlic mix evenly over the oil. Use a spoon to smooth it into a thin, uniform layer across the whole sheet. No bald spots allowed!
- Salt the Spuds: Cut potatoes in half (or quarters for big ones) to get nice flat surfaces. Sprinkle coarse salt generously over the cut sides.
- Press for Victory: Place potatoes cut-side down onto the crust mix, pressing firmly so they embed nicely. Pack 'em in a single layer for even roasting.
- Bake the Crunch Quest: Pop in the oven for about 45 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender and the bottoms are golden-brown crispy perfection. Ovens are moody – check at 40 minutes to avoid char.
- Cool & Conquer: Let rest a minute, then lift with a spatula (that crust should stick to the potatoes like treasure). Serve hot and watch them disappear!
Notes
Fun Twists & Veggie Rebels: Level Up Your Pan
Why stop at potatoes? Toss in some colourful comrades for extra flavour, texture, and rogue flair – just salt them and press/nestle alongside: Fresh green beans (trimmed for easy eating)
Sliced red bell peppers or onions (sweet and vibrant)
Any heat-tolerant veggies like broccoli or asparagus Turns your side into a full one-pan rainbow feast!
Pro Tip
These bad boys are best fresh out of the oven, but leftovers re-crisp beautifully in an air fryer or hot oven. Store airtight in the fridge for a day or two – but let's be real, they'll vanish way faster. Happy roasting, rogues – may your potatoes always have epic bottoms!
Why stop at potatoes? Toss in some colourful comrades for extra flavour, texture, and rogue flair – just salt them and press/nestle alongside: Fresh green beans (trimmed for easy eating)
Sliced red bell peppers or onions (sweet and vibrant)
Any heat-tolerant veggies like broccoli or asparagus Turns your side into a full one-pan rainbow feast!
Pro Tip
These bad boys are best fresh out of the oven, but leftovers re-crisp beautifully in an air fryer or hot oven. Store airtight in the fridge for a day or two – but let's be real, they'll vanish way faster. Happy roasting, rogues – may your potatoes always have epic bottoms!
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