you could prep them faster than it takes to preheat the oven.

So, I look for simple dishes and quick-cooking ingredients.

Plus, these salty, oven-baked potatoes have a gorgeous, crispy, seasoned Parmesan crust.

Crispy, crusty potatoes in a baking dish

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They even make delicious leftoversa big bonus when cooking for one.

Melt the butter and add to a baking dish.

I used an oblong ceramic dish measuring 12 inches across.

Halved red potatoes cut-side down in a baking dish

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Then, mix your Parmesan and seasoning into the butter until it forms a paste.

Spread that paste evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.

Arrange them cut side-down in the baking dish.

Well-browned red potatoes in an oblong baking dish

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Bake the potatoes until tender and a golden crust forms on the bottom.

For me, it took about 40 minutes.

Dont be surprised if the butter is still bubbling.

However, sour cream would be perfect.