Description
A comforting side dish of crispy roasted potatoes slathered in melted cheddar cheese, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet)
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and cut the potatoes into bite-sized cubes for even cooking.
- Toss the cubed potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the potatoes, and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For maximum crispiness, soak the cubed potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before roasting. Feel free to experiment with different seasonings and cheese varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg