Yield: 4 to 6 Servings
Potatoes covered in toasted cheese? Yes, please! These perfect little treats will surely make your day very special! I am so glad that I finally gave this recipe a try because now, I have a new favourite! Feel free to add more ingredients to this very simple recipe. It’s time to go to your kitchen and start prepping. I wish you all a wonderful day. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1/2 c finely grated Parmesan cheese with a sand consistency (don’t use shredded or Microplaned Parmesan cheese)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 pound baby potatoes, halved (1.5-2 inch diameter; approx 20-22 potatoes)
FOR DIPPING (optional)
sour cream or Greek yoghurt (or a half-and-half mixture)
chopped scallions or chives
Directions:
Prepare the oven and preheat to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
Add garlic powder, grated cheese, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper into a mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
Apply cooking spray in a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
Sprinkle the cheese mixture into the baking dish. Make sure to cover the entire bottom part.
Place the potatoes over the cheese and arrange them in a single layer. Press them gently towards the cheese.
Place the potatoes inside the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes or until fork-tender.
Remove from the and allow the potatoes to sit for about 5 minutes.
Transfer the delicious potatoes onto a serving plate. Make sure not to ruin the cheese at the bottom.
Garnish with freshly chopped scallions.
Serve with sour cream. Enjoy!
Notes:
Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then place them inside the fridge.
Reheat in a hot skillet for about 2 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts:
45 Calories | 2.0g Fat | .6g Sat.Fat | 2mg Cholesterol | 118mg Sodium | 142mg Potassium | 5.6g Carbs | .9g Fiber | 1.5g Protein.
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 1 (for one prepared potato–2 halves)