ATK's Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

NOTES

Serves 3-4. So very tasty, with a lot of umami.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes
2 tsp cornstarch, divided into 1 tsp each
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp pepper, divided into 1/2 tsp and 1/4 tsp
1-1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
3 oz Parmesan brick
1 tsp minced fresh rosemary or thyme


PREPARATION

1. Oven rack to lower-middle position and heat to 500 degrees. Cover a rimmed cookie sheet with foil and spray liberally with vegetable cooking spray.

2. In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp of cornstarch, 1/2 tsp pepper, and all the salt. Set aside.

3. Cut unpeeled potatoes into rounds approx. 1/4"-1/2" thick and place rounds in a medium bowl.

4. Sprinkle cornstarch mixture over potatoes and toss until potatoes are thoroughly coated and cornstarch is no longer visible.

5. Add oil and toss to coat.

6. Arrange potatoes in single layer* on prepared cookie sheet and roast until golden brown on top, about 20 mins. *For "heels" of the potatoes, be sure the flat side is facing up for this initial roasting.

7. While potatoes are in the oven, cut the Parmesan into 1" chunks and process them along with rosemary/thyme, remaining tsp of cornstarch, and remaining 1/4 tsp of pepper in a food processor until cheese is finely ground, about a minute. It's okay to have small chunks that are about 1/8" in size. Place cheese mixture in a small or medium bowl and set aside.

8. Remove potatoes from oven and sprinkle cheese mixture onto potatoes and into spaces between potatoes, using an offset spatular or back of a spoon to press the cheese onto potatotes.

9. Use the offset spatula or two forks to flip the potatoes carefully, placing them in the same spot.

10. Roast until cheese between potato rounds turns light golden brown, about 5-7 mins.

11. Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack and let cool for a few mins before placing in a serving dish, cheesy side up and with baked cheese crisps as an accompaniment.

The nutrition info to the left is for about a 1/4 lb serving. 

The original nutrition info, below, is for about a 1/2 lb! This info is from the ATK recipe itself:

Calories 280
Total Fat 10g
Sat Fat 4.5g
Chol 20mg
Sodium 900mg
Total Carb 29g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 16g