Cheesy Golden Roasted Potatoes

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)

• 600 g potatoes (baby potatoes or medium potatoes, cubed)

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic (minced)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika (optional but recommended)

• 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian herbs

• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).

2. Wash potatoes and cut into halves or bite-size cubes.

3. Boil them in salted water for 5–6 minutes (this makes them crispier later).

4. Drain and let them dry for a minute.

2️⃣ Season

In a large bowl mix potatoes with:

• olive oil

• minced garlic

• salt

• pepper

• paprika

• oregano

Toss until all potatoes are coated.

3️⃣ Roast

1. Spread potatoes on a baking tray in a single layer.

2. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.

3. Roast until deep golden and crispy edges appear.

4️⃣ Add the cheese

1. Sprinkle mozzarella + parmesan over the hot potatoes.

2. Return to oven for 3–5 minutes until the cheese melts and turns lightly golden.

5️⃣ Garnish & serve

• Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.

• Serve hot and crispy.

✅ Pro Tips

• For extra crispiness: add 1 tbsp cornflour while seasoning.

• For spicy version: add ½ tsp chili flakes.

• Air fryer option: cook at 200°C for 18–20 minutes.

🔥 Quick Dip Idea (Optional)
Mix:

• 3 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp ketchup

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• pinch chili flakes

Perfect dipping sauce for these potatoes.