Buttermilk Parmesan Potatoes
Buttermilk Parmesan Potatoes marry tender cubes of potato with a tangy, buttery sauce enriched with Parmesan. Subtle notes of onion and garlic round out the flavor, while baking creates a lush interior and lightly golden top. Serve this comforting side with roasted meats or alongside a fresh salad for a cozy dinner.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buttermilk Parmesan Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic; cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons butter until melted. Sprinkle the flour, salt, and pepper over the onion mixture; cook and stir until it bubbles and thickens, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and the buttermilk, and bring the mixture back to a boil. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese; cook until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Arrange the potatoes in an even layer over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce over the potatoes, and stir to coat evenly.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring halfway through. Stir again, top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, and bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown, about 20 more minutes.
- Calories 208.51 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 7.38 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 18.03 g 7%
- Total Fat 11.35 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 7.25 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.62 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 334.03 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 1.06 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 245.44 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 0.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 146.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 40.29 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 5.27 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Buttermilk Parmesan Potatoes is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include 2% Reduced Fat Milk, All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 208.51 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buttermilk Parmesan Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are 2% Reduced-Fat Milk, All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Buttermilk. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buttermilk Parmesan Potatoes?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 208.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buttermilk Parmesan Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Buttermilk Parmesan Potatoes healthy?
- Buttermilk Parmesan Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 208.51 calories and 7.38 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 334.03 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.25 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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