I don't know anyone who doesn't love a roast potato and these are a recipe for crispy success. The potatoes are actually cooked before they go into the oven to become crisp and golden.
Rosie
ROAST PARMESAN POTATOES
Serves 8
2 kg chat potatoes, washed
400 mls olive oil
Salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper
100 gm parmesan, freshly and finely grated
Cover potatoes with water in a large saucepan, bring to the boil and simmer until they are cooked through. Drain well.
Preheat oven to 200°C.
Oil one or two ovenproof baking dishes and place the cooked potatoes in one scant layer in each. With the back of a spoon or with gloved hands, squash the potatoes so that the skin is broken and the flesh is revealed. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown but not quite ready. Sprinkle the potatoes with the parmesan and return to become crispy and a rich golden brown. Total cooking time will be around 30-40 mins.