Parmesan Upside Down Baked Potatoes

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly cheesy, Parmesan Upside Down Baked Potatoes are the ultimate side dish that’s as stunning as it is delicious. Made with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, a flavorful Parmesan crust infused with garlic, paprika, and fresh thyme, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures and bold flavors. The secret lies in baking the potatoes cut-side down in a buttery Parmesan layer, creating a crunchy, savory topping that’s revealed when flipped. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing addition to holiday feasts. Serve these melt-in-your-mouth potatoes straight from the oven for maximum wow factor—your family and friends will be coming back for seconds! Keywords: Parmesan upside down baked potatoes, crispy potatoes, cheesy side dish, easy potato recipe, Yukon Gold potatoes.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 medium-sized Yukon Gold potatoes
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Set aside.

Step 3

In a bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 4

Pour the melted butter evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Swirl it around to coat the bottom fully.

Step 5

Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese mixture evenly over the melted butter, ensuring good coverage over the base of the dish.

Step 6

Wash the Yukon Gold potatoes thoroughly and cut each potato in half lengthwise.

Step 7

Brush the cut sides of the potatoes with olive oil and place them cut-side down onto the Parmesan cheese mixture in the baking dish.

Step 8

Press the potatoes down slightly to ensure full contact with the Parmesan mixture.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the Parmesan crust is golden and crispy.

Step 10

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Run a spatula carefully around and under each potato to loosen it from the cheesy crust.

Step 11

Invert the baking dish onto a serving platter or carefully flip each potato over with a spatula, exposing the golden, crispy Parmesan layer on top.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1395.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1961.6

Total Fat 105.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 212.9mg	0%
Sodium 3096.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 218.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 8.3g
Protein 57.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1082.2mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 5107.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.3%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 42.5%