Description
Crispy Sliced Baked Potatoes from Italy offer a delightful side dish with golden edges and herbal notes. Cheese and herbs elevate this simple potato creation for a memorable meal accompaniment you’ll savor.
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Yukon Gold or russet potatoes
- ¼ cup (25 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 grams) salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 grams) black pepper
- ½ tsp (2.5 grams) paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Wash potatoes under running water, scrubbing away dirt, then pat dry completely with a kitchen towel.
- Precision Slicing: Position potatoes between wooden dowels and create accordion-style cuts approximately 1/8-inch apart, ensuring knife does not slice completely through.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, seasonings, and optional paprika to create a robust herb-infused coating.
- Initial Seasoning: Place potatoes on a lined baking sheet, meticulously brushing the aromatic mixture between each delicate slice, guaranteeing maximum flavor absorption.
- Roasting Process: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 50-60 minutes, periodically basting with seasoned oil to enhance texture and develop a crispy exterior.
- Final Embellishment: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese during the last cooking stage, allowing a golden, caramelized crust to form.
- Presentation: Remove from oven once potatoes achieve a perfect balance of tenderness and crisp edges, then garnish with finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate immediately with accompaniments such as sour cream, crispy bacon bits, or preferred dipping sauce for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
Prevent Complete Slicing: Use wooden spoons or chopsticks on potato sides to create precise accordion cuts without accidentally cutting through.
Moisture Management: Pat potatoes completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy texture during roasting.
Flavor Layering: Brush seasoned oil between each slice thoroughly, allowing herbs and garlic to penetrate deeply for maximum taste intensity.
Cheese Timing: Add Parmesan during final 10-15 minutes of baking to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg