Imagine a side dish that's so incredibly delicious, it'll have your dinner guests begging for the recipe. These Parmesan Hasselback Potato Bites are not just another potato recipe – they're a culinary masterpiece that transforms ordinary potatoes into a crispy, cheesy work of art. With perfectly sliced edges, a golden-brown crunch, and a generous coating of savory Parmesan, these potato bites are about to become the star of your next meal.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 small potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Carefully slice each potato crosswise at thin, close intervals, making cuts about 3/4 of the way through but ensuring the bottom remains intact.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Whisk the ingredients together to create a flavorful seasoning mixture.
- Gently brush the seasoned oil mixture between the potato slices, ensuring the oil penetrates each cut. This will help the potato fan out during baking and become crispy.
- Place the prepared potatoes on the lined baking sheet, making sure they are not touching each other to allow even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the potato edges start to turn golden brown and crisp.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and generously sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over each potato, ensuring the cheese gets into the sliced crevices.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the potato bites rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set and the potatoes to cool slightly.
- Serve hot as a delicious side dish or appetizer, garnished with additional fresh rosemary if desired.
Tips
- Choose the right potatoes: Small, firm potatoes work best for this recipe. Look for uniform-sized potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Cutting technique matters: Use a sharp knife and place chopsticks on either side of the potato to prevent cutting all the way through. This helps create the classic Hasselback fan effect.
- Oil is your friend: Be generous when brushing the seasoned oil between the potato slices. This ensures maximum flavor and helps create that irresistible crispy texture.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Give each potato bite enough space to crisp up evenly. Overcrowding can lead to steaming instead of roasting.
- Watch the cheese carefully: The final cheese-melting stage can go from perfect to burned quickly, so keep a close eye on the potatoes in the last few minutes of baking.
- Let them rest: Allowing the potato bites to rest for a few minutes after baking helps the cheese set and makes them easier to handle.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 10mg
