Appetizers
Side Dish
Viral Scored Potatoes
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Viral Scored Potatoes are the next best way to make your potatoes.
- They are incredibly easy to make and taste extremely gourmet.
- The parmesan garlic paste is jam packed with flavor.
- After being baked, each potato has a lovely parmesan crust that is crispy and crunchy.
- Start to finish, these potatoes will be ready in roughly 45 minutes.
- These make for a great side dish for dinner or any holiday occasion.
- The potatoes are soft and tender, but crispy and crunchy.
- Check out my air fryer smashed potatoes for another great side dish!
Ingredients And Substitutions
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for Viral Scored Potatoes. Scroll down to the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
Mini gold potatoes work best, but you can also use tri-colored potatoes or red mini potatoes.
Use a grass-fed butter such as Kerry Gold for best results, this is going to add a ton of more flavor. If vegan, opt for a dairy-free, vegan butter instead.
Freshly chopped rosemary is going to add a ton of flavor and a touch of herb. Dried rosemary will work too.
Smoked paprika adds a lovely smokey flavor that always tastes great on top of potatoes.
Zaatar is a blend of savory dried herbs like oregano, thyme, and toasted earthy spices like cumin and coriander.
Garlic and onion powder go hand in hand and add a distinct flavor and taste.
Salt and pepper to help balance out all the spices.
Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for best results, pre-shredded cheese will work as well.
How To Make
ONE: Preheat the oven to 425F. While the oven is preheating, prepare the potatoes by scoring the tops. Be careful not to slice all the way through, but slice deep enough so the paste can enter the crevices.
TWO: Next, create the paste by combining all the ingredients together in an oven safe dish. Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom and then add on the scored potatoes face side down.
THREE: Bake for 35-40 minutes, remove and let cool for about 10 minutes before serving and enjoy!
Tips And Tricks
Use a 9×13 baking dish.
Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Be careful not to cut the potato all the way through when scoring the tops.
Spread the parmesan paste evenly across the bottom of the baking dish before adding on the potatoes.
How To Serve And Store
Serve these potatoes as a side dish, on top of salads, or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven to get them crispy again.
Taste And Texture
These Viral Scored Potatoes are smothered in butter, herbs, and Parmesan cheese that crisps to perfection.
They are buttery, tender but have a crispy parmesan crust!
Frequently Asked Questions
I have not tested this method, however, it should work!
Mini gold potatoes work best, but you can also use tri-colored potatoes or red mini potatoes.
As written, this recipe is not vegan but can easily be made plant based by using a plant-based butter instead of grass-fed.
Other Recipes You May Like
- Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
- Crispy Air Fryer Rosemary Potatoes
- Vegan Potato Tacos
- Hasselback Potatoes
If you make these Viral Scored Potatoes, I would really appreciate a comment and rating down below, under the recipe card. Don’t forget to take a picture and tag me over on Instagram, Tiktok or Pinterest!
I’ve had this recipe saved for a while now and finally got around to making it. And my god do I regret not making these sooner. These potatoes are so delicious!! Creamy potatoes, delicious parmesan crust, and pretty easy to make
Hi Rose! Awww amazing, i’m so glad you enjoyed them!! they are one of my favorites too 😉