Parmesan Crusted Potatoes

We love potatoes and I am always looking for new recipes to keep dinner interesting.  These are simple to make and a tasty side to any meal.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes halved

1 teaspoon ground thyme

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper

Nonstick cooking spray

½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place in oven while preheating to 425 degrees.  Heating the baking sheet helps the potatoes cook faster.
2. Toss the potatoes in a bowl with the thyme, olive oil, and dashes of salt and pepper.
3. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven.  Spray with olive oil spray.  Place the potatoes cut side down on the baking sheet.
4. Bake for 35 minutes.
5. Move the potatoes to the side.  Spray the baking sheet with olive oil.  Spread out the Parmesan cheese in a rectangle.  Place the potatoes on top of the cheese. 
6. Bake 8-10 more minutes.
7. Allow potatoes to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.  The potatoes may stick together due to the cheese.  I removed the whole rectangle of potatoes and then cut the cheese to separate the potatoes.