These Pan-Fried Parmesan Potatoes are deliciously seasoned and have the perfect crust. Golden brown and covered with melted Parmesan, you'll love the tasty flavors of this dish.
These Pan-Fried Parmesan Potatoes make an incredible side or breakfast dish. Salty, cheesy, and with just a touch of spice, they have tons of flavor. Because they're pan-fried, they also have a tasty crust where the oil has soaking in a little, leaving a golden brown outside with a soft inside. If you like hash browns for breakfast, this recipe will be a delicious replacement.
Potatoes are a great vegetable to cook with because they have a natural starchiness that is filling and taste great with lots of different spices. These Pan-Fried Parmesan Potatoes are beautifully flavored, but they are also versatile. You can make changes to the spices used, or even make this dish vegan. If you are gluten-free, this is a great recipe to add to your repertoire. Let's look more closely at the ingredients.
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Main Ingredients
- Potatoes. Yukon Golds and Red Bliss potatoes work best here.
- Oil. I like grapeseed oil, but other kinds could also be used.
- Spices. Salt, pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes, and oregano.
- Garlic. Or garlic powder works, too.
- Parmesan cheese.
How to make these Parmesan Potatoes
1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Rinse the cubes with water, drain, and then set them aside.
2. Add the oil and potatoes to a large, non-stick skillet and cook them over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Allow the potatoes to brown and continue until they are completely cooked.
3. Once cooked, add the salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, and garlic to the skillet. Stir well.
4. Reduce the heat to low. Add the Parmesan cheese and cover with a tight lid. Cook for about 3 minutes, allowing the Parmesan to melt. Remove the Pan-Fried Parmesan Potatoes from the heat. Serve and enjoy!
Substitutions and Add-ins
- Make it vegan. You can either skip the Parmesan cheese completely, or you can substitute a vegan Parmesan cheese in its place.
- Change up the seasonings. The spices in this recipe are really delicious, but feel free to add or substitute your favorites. Try onion powder, cumin, parsley, rosemary, or any others you like.
- Add some vegetables. Sauteed onions, red bell pepper, or mushrooms would also taste great added to this cheesy potato side dish.
How to Store Pan-Fried Parmesan Potatoes
Yes, you can store Pan-Fried Parmesan Potatoes, but you will find that they are best when fresh. Because they are pan-fried, they will not really retain that crisp outer skin when they are reheated. However, if you have leftovers, you can wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This will minimize drying out. Then reheat them in an oiled skillet or in the oven to regain some crispness.
Can you Prep this the Night before?
One way to save time the morning or day you want to prepare these Pan-Fried Parmesan Potatoes is by cubing the potatoes the night before. Once you've peeled and cut them, place the potatoes in a bowl of water. You can leave them in the fridge for up to a day, then drain and cook them according to the recipe. Doing this gets even more starch out of the potatoes, leading to an even crispier finish.
What to Serve these with
- As is. Add your favorite condiment or nothing at all and just dig in!
- With a sandwich or burger. This is a great side to include with an Easy Tuna Melt Sandwich or Portobello Mushroom Burger,
- In a burrito. Whether it's a breakfast burrito with eggs or a more savory one with meat, these potatoes are delicious inside the tortilla or on the plate.
- With your breakfast favorites. Add this to a plate of Perfect Scrambled Eggs, Healthier Pancakes, and fresh fruit for a tasty morning meal.
These Pan-Fried Parmesan Potatoes are flavorful and so easy to prepare. You can make them for a quick breakfast side or along with dinner in place of mashed potatoes or french fries. These tasty potatoes are great with most everything. I hope you enjoy their versatile flavors and delicious texture as much as I do.
More tasty potato recipes:
- Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes
- Herbed Potato Pancakes
- Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes
- Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
- Scalloped Potatoes
Pan-Fried Parmesan Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 tbsp. grapeseed oil or other kind
- ⅓ tsp. salt
- ⅓ tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. oregano
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- parsley and extra Parmesan, to garnish
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Rinse the cubes with water, drain, and then set them aside.
- Add the oil and potatoes to a large, non-stick skillet and cook them over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Allow the potatoes to brown and continue until they are completely cooked.
- Once cooked, add the salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, and garlic to the skillet. Stir well.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the Parmesan cheese and cover with a tight lid. Cook for about 3 minutes, allowing the Parmesan to melt. Remove the Pan-Fried Parmesan Potatoes from the heat. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADD-INS
- Make it vegan. You can either skip the Parmesan cheese completely, or you can substitute a vegan Parmesan cheese in its place.
- Change up the seasonings. The spices in this recipe are really delicious, but feel free to add or substitute your favorites. Try onion powder, cumin, parsley, rosemary, or any others you like.
- Add some vegetables. Sauteed onions, red bell pepper, or mushrooms would also taste great added to this cheesy potato side dish.
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