Potatoes – Roasted Red (or new) Parmesan

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 lbs. red potatoes, cleaned and sliced into 1″ or smaller thickness chunks.
• 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 6 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1.5 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or equivalent of dried grated)
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter cut into small cubes
• 2 Tbsp. minced parsley (fresh if possible)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Mix everything except the butter and parsley in a large bowl
3. Place in a single layer on baking sheet
4. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes.  (turning every 15 minutes).  Test the potatoes with a fork and cook an additional 15 minutes if necessary.
5. Remove the sheet from the oven and sprinkle the butter over the top and toss to melt.
6. Sprinkle the parsley over the potatoes.
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