🧀 Pommes de terre croustillantes au parmesan & sauce au citron

Ingredients

• 1 kg New Potatoes (small, thin‑skinned potatoes, washed and dried)
• 150 g Parmesan Cheese (fresh block, grated)
• 5 Tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 Tbsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Herbes de Provence
• 1 pinch Espelette Pepper (adds a gentle heat)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Grate the Parmesan

   Using a fine grater, grate the 150 g of Parmesan cheese. Set aside 50 g in one bowl and 100 g in another.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare the Marinade

   In a mixing bowl combine 5 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Herbes de Provence, 1 Tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, a generous pinch of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of Espelette pepper. Whisk until emulsified.

   Time: PT3M

3. Cut the Potatoes

   Wash the potatoes, pat dry, place on a cutting board and halve each lengthwise, aiming for uniform thickness.

   Time: PT10M

4. Coat Potatoes with Marinade and Cheese

   Add the 50 g grated Parmesan to the bowl of marinade, stir to create a thick paste, then add the potato halves. Using a wooden spoon, toss until every piece is well coated.

   Time: PT5M

5. Rest the Coated Potatoes

   Let the coated potatoes rest in the bowl for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld.

   Time: PT5M

6. Prepare the Baking Sheet

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly brush the parchment with a thin drizzle of olive oil, then sprinkle the remaining 100 g grated Parmesan evenly over the surface.

   Time: PT3M

7. Arrange Potatoes on the Sheet

   Place the potatoes on the cheese‑covered sheet, cut side down, pressing them together so they are tightly packed.

   Time: PT3M

8. Bake

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Bake the potatoes for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and the potatoes are crisp on the edges and tender inside.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 200°C

9. Rest Before Serving

   Remove the tray from the oven and let the potatoes cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

490

Protein

38 g

Carbohydrates

95 g

Fat

100 g

Fiber

8 g