Cheesy Golden Roasted Potatoes
A crispy outside, fluffy inside potato dish coated in garlic, herbs, and melty cheese. Perfect as a side dish, snack, or party appetizer.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
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600 g potatoes (baby potatoes or medium potatoes, cubed)
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3 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika (optional but recommended)
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1 tsp dried oregano or Italian herbs
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¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the potatoes
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Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
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Wash potatoes and cut into halves or bite-size cubes.
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Boil them in salted water for 5–6 minutes (this makes them crispier later).
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Drain and let them dry for a minute.
2️⃣ Season
In a large bowl mix potatoes with:
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olive oil
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minced garlic
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salt
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pepper
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paprika
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oregano
Toss until all potatoes are coated.
3️⃣ Roast
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Spread potatoes on a baking tray in a single layer.
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Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Roast until deep golden and crispy edges appear.
4️⃣ Add the cheese
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Sprinkle mozzarella + parmesan over the hot potatoes.
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Return to oven for 3–5 minutes until the cheese melts and turns lightly golden.
5️⃣ Garnish & serve
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Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
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Serve hot and crispy.
✅ Pro Tips
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For extra crispiness: add 1 tbsp cornflour while seasoning.
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For spicy version: add ½ tsp chili flakes.
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Air fryer option: cook at 200°C for 18–20 minutes.
🔥 Quick Dip Idea (Optional)
Mix:
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3 tbsp mayonnaise
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1 tbsp ketchup
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½ tsp garlic powder
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pinch chili flakes
Perfect dipping sauce for these potatoes.
