Here’s a rich and cheesy Creamy Parmesan Oven-Baked Potatoes recipe — golden, tender, and full of flavor 🥔🧀
Creamy Parmesan Oven-Baked Potatoes
Serves: 4
Time: ~45–50 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Grease a 9×9-inch (or similar) baking dish with butter.
2️⃣ Prepare Potatoes
- Wash, peel (optional), and thinly slice potatoes about ¼ inch thick.
- Layer evenly in the baking dish.
3️⃣ Make Cream Mixture
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Heat until slightly warmed and cheese is mostly melted.
4️⃣ Assemble & Bake
- Pour cream mixture evenly over layered potatoes.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake 35 minutes, then remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until top is golden and bubbly.
5️⃣ Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Tips & Variations
- Add shredded mozzarella or Gruyère for extra cheesiness.
- Mix in caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms for depth of flavor.
- For thinner slices and faster cooking, bake uncovered for 40 minutes at 200°C (400°F), checking doneness.
If you want, I can also give a crispy, golden Parmesan potato wedges version that’s oven-baked but slightly crunchy on the outside.
