Description
Crispy Roasted Potatoes elevate simple ingredients into a mouthwatering side dish that delights with golden-brown edges and irresistible texture. Minimal effort yields maximum flavor, making these potatoes a perfect companion for any meal you serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) mini potatoes
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Finishing and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to a high temperature of 450°F, ensuring a crisp exterior for the potatoes. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and apply a light nonstick spray to prevent adhering.
- Thoroughly cleanse mini potatoes, removing any dirt or debris. Distribute potatoes across the prepared baking sheet, creating a single layer with minimal overlap. Massage olive oil generously onto each potato, guaranteeing complete coverage. Season comprehensively with salt and black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Roast potatoes in the heated oven until they reach a tender consistency, approximately 25 minutes. The exterior should begin developing a preliminary golden hue.
- Carefully extract the partially roasted potatoes from the oven. Using the bottom of a drinking glass, gently flatten each potato, creating rustic, uneven surfaces. Apply a light coating of cooking spray to the glass if potato sticks. Delicately brush Caesar dressing across the smashed potatoes, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of Parmesan cheese over the dressed potatoes, allowing the cheese to adhere to the dressing-coated surface.
- Return the potatoes to the oven, continuing to roast until edges transform into a deep golden-brown and crispy texture, approximately 15 additional minutes.
- Immediately upon removal, apply a final layer of Caesar dressing while potatoes remain piping hot. Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley for added visual appeal and flavor complexity. Serve promptly with extra Caesar dressing for optional dipping.
Notes
- Potato Selection Matters: Choose small, uniform-sized potatoes like baby or fingerling varieties for consistent cooking and attractive presentation.
- Oil Coating Technique: Ensure potatoes are completely and evenly coated with olive oil to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent sticking.
- Smashing Technique: Use a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup when smashing potatoes, applying gentle, even pressure to create a crispy, textured surface without
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg