🥔🧀 Ruth’s Chris Parmesan Roasted Potatoes 🧄✨
Inspired by the iconic steakhouse side from Ruth’s Chris Steak House, these Parmesan Roasted Potatoes are everything you want in a classic steakhouse side: crispy edges, buttery centers, garlicky aroma, and a golden Parmesan crust that melts and crisps beautifully in the oven.
They’re simple, elegant, and absolutely irresistible — perfect alongside steak, chicken, seafood, or even as a holiday side dish.
🌟 Why These Potatoes Are So Special
What makes this steakhouse-style recipe stand out?
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✔ Roasted cut-side down for maximum crispiness
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✔ Butter + olive oil for rich flavor and golden browning
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✔ Freshly grated Parmesan that melts and lightly crisps
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✔ Garlic and Italian seasoning for bold, savory depth
The result? Potatoes that are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and coated in buttery Parmesan goodness.
🛒 Ingredients
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2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Pro move: Place the empty baking sheet in the oven while it preheats for extra crispy bottoms.
2️⃣ Season the Potatoes
In a large mixing bowl, toss the halved potatoes with:
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Olive oil
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Melted butter
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Minced garlic
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Italian seasoning
Make sure every piece is evenly coated for maximum flavor.
3️⃣ Arrange for Maximum Crisp
Spread the potatoes cut-side down in a single layer on the baking sheet.
This is key — placing them cut-side down allows the flat surface to caramelize beautifully against the hot pan.
4️⃣ Roast
Roast for 30–35 minutes, until the bottoms are deeply golden brown and the centers are fork-tender.
You’ll smell the garlic and butter caramelizing — that’s when you know magic is happening.
5️⃣ Add the Parmesan Finish
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan evenly over the hot potatoes.
Return to the oven for 5 more minutes until the cheese melts and lightly crisps.
6️⃣ Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
The contrast of crispy edges, creamy centers, and salty Parmesan is pure comfort food perfection.