Parmesan Fries

Parmesan Fries

4.4 of 5 (118)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 230.6
  • Total Fat: 3.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.2 mg
  • Sodium: 275.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 43.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
  • Protein: 6.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Parmesan Fries calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    4 large potatoes
    1/2 tbsp ground thyme
    1/2 tsp black pepper
    1 tbsp olive oil
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/4 cup grated parmesean cheese

Directions

Cut potatoes into fry like strips, and pat wedges dry with a paper towel.
Place in a bowl and toss with thyme and pepper, and drizzle with oil.
Place single layer on a baking sheet, and bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle cheese and salt evenly over wedges.
Bake for another 10 minutes to brown.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JULZ654.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    10 of 12 people found this review helpful
    For better baked fries, soak raw, cut potatoes in warm water for 10 min. Spread on paper towels and pat dry. Season. Arrange on baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake in 475 preheated oven for 5 min, remove foil and continue to bake 20 min until bottoms are golden brown, rotate pan after 10 min. - 8/25/08


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    These were so yummy! I skipped the oil and coated both the tray and the fries with Pam instead. When they were done, I spritzed a few times with butter spray for more flavor. I would definitely make these again. Yum! - 6/29/08


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Really good! Good hint from Lab-Lover - don't make them too thin. Also, I didn't use the oil at all - I sprayed "Pam" on the cookie sheet, and then sprayed over the top of the potatoes once they were laid out on the sheet. They still crisp up, and even less fat! - 6/24/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Made these tonight. Pretty good! Made a peppadew sauce with 1c light sour cream, 1/2c chopped peppadew peppers, and 1/2c white wine to dip it in. - 7/13/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This is also good when you use sweet potatoes - more vitamins - you don't need to cook as long - we don't use the oil or salt just diff herbs and seasonings depending on how we feel that day. Good to do on the grill wrapped in foil on a hot day so you don't heat up the kitchen too!! - 10/22/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    great way to get my fry fix thanks it also tastes yummy with red potatoes in quarters and pam spary. will be going in my recipe box. Thanks - 4/23/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I have been making this for years. The only difference is I add 1/4 tsp Paprika to the salt and pepper. This has been a family favorite. - 10/21/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I've been making this for years so I know it's good! But you can cut down the oven time by boiling the cut fries first for a minute or 2. It's not a calorie-saver, just a time-saver if you're in a hurry, or a gas/electricity saver if you are pinching pennies. - 8/25/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I too used a spray on oil (store brand) I used a flavored one and it added a little bit of a kick! I would definitely make this again. - 6/28/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I put 1/2 cup of non fat milk before baking. Very good. - 6/23/08


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    thanks - 4/29/21


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    Very Good
    Thanks for sharing - 4/14/21


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    Very good with burgers. - 6/8/20


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    My mouth is watering. - 11/10/18


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    Didn't think I'd like it. I was right but that is just me and parmeasan - 4/23/18


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    Incredible!
    These are so good and family really love it . They Even wanted them the next night. - 3/4/18


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    What a great recipe!!!!!! - 1/5/18


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    I can definitely make these. - 12/1/17


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    Good
    It was okay. I made it in a ceramic dish and a regular oven safe dish and the ceramic was great, the other burnt the fries. Overall pretty good. My dad said it was better than frozen fries - 6/5/17


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    To keep the potatoes from sticking to the sheet put parchment paper down. Will make them come up with no problems. - 5/15/17


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    Very Good
    Gotta spray with oil, that one tablespoon doesn't work well. Needs a bit more salt and paprika. - 2/9/16


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    Good
    More work than flavor is worth. - 1/15/13


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    Very Good
    Great tasting! These were a good alternative to french fries. They didn't get very brown or crispy for me, but I assume I didn't cook them right! Will have again. - 9/27/12


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    Incredible!
    This was so yummy. I got rid of the salt and thyme and used Mrs. Dash because I'm watching my sodium intake. I also used PAM spray instead of olive oil. - 8/21/12


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    Very Good
    Very good. I forgot to spray the baking sheet so they stuck, but overall very yummy. Thanks - 1/13/12


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    Incredible!
    i've been making fries for awhile now, and i've always deep fried them. Baking them was a much better idea. They turned out beautiful and crisp and the flavors were all there. I will make this again. My family enjoyed them so much. I added lots of pepper to give them a kick. - 11/29/11


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    Incredible!
    Delish! and works well with sweet potatoes, too. - 5/11/11


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    nice! - 2/25/11


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    These were excellent but I would add garlic powder and 1/4 tsp paprika next time. I used Pam on pan. - 2/2/11


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    Incredible!
    Made these for dinner last night, they were pretty good. i left out the salt and use pam instead of oil and they came out wonderful. the kids and hubby loved them, so i will be making them again soon. - 2/1/11


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    Incredible!
    A great snack or meal to satisfy those "fried food" cravings !! - 1/30/11


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    Incredible!
    Very good! Freshly ground pepper and sea salt (the real kind) really add flavor! - 1/29/11


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    Very Good
    The parm makes it overly delicious! - 1/20/11


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    Very Good
    I cut my fries into smaller pieces so I reduced the cook time, but they were really good! - 1/18/11


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    Regarding the issue of cutting the potatoes into even pieces. There is a kitchen utensil that cuts potatoes into fry sized pieces. It looks like a square potato masher. I used to have one, it worked pretty well but the arthritis in my hands made it too difficultt for me o use. - 1/18/11


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    Incredible!
    Amazing!!! - 1/18/11


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    Very Good
    I really liked these! Very filling! Very easy- the hardest part is cutting the potatoes. Lots of flavor. Only problem was mine were kind of soft, would have liked them a little more crisp, but we'll definitely make again! - 8/2/10


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    Incredible!
    I used frozen fries because that's what I had on hand. They've got a very comforting flavor. - 6/28/10


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    I loved these!!! - 4/14/09


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    For those of us who don't have working ovens or just people in more of a rush...don't forget the microwave version. Using frozen fries (unseasoned) and warming them a bit and turning them over before adding the herb mix can work pretty well. We haave a Foreman Grill too. Maybe I wil try that too - 2/14/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    We are all potato fans in our family so will try this. I often make oven roasted potatoes, very similar to this, but I know the family will love the addition of the Parmesan cheese. - 1/15/09


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    A great alternative to fried french fries. - 11/13/08


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made these tonight with Zesty Lemon Chicken (SP Recipe) and OMG all was delicious! My hubby and son both loved it too! They don't even know they are eating better! LOL I served with FF Sour Cream as a dipper~ - 11/13/08


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Great taste and easy to make. - 10/24/08


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    Incredible!
    Terrific! - 10/21/08


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    Very Good
    I love this recipe. Absolutely delicious!!! - 10/21/08


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    Incredible!
    delicious! - 10/21/08


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    A friend of mine does something similar to this with Parsnips. Yummy parmesan seasoned wedges and another one of your 5 a day! - 10/20/08


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    Very Good
    I make a simular dish .I also add a couple tabspns bar-be-cue sauce ! um great , not as many calories as frying. - 10/19/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    this sounds really nice. I'll have to make it. - 10/19/08


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    Good
    Too salty. Cut back. - 10/19/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I think I'll try these! - 10/19/08


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    Incredible!
    To make these great tasting "fries" a little heathier spray with olive oil and use lite salt. Any herb mixture can be subsituted for the thyme - 10/10/08


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    Very Good
    so easy to make & very good. - 9/22/08


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    Very Good
    0 - 9/6/08


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    Incredible!
    we made these tonight. i didnt use the pepper or salt. I used thyme and garlic powder on some...and mccormick's barbque grill mates on some. they were both delicious. I will definitley make these again - 9/6/08


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    Very Good
    We made these last night. We skipped the olive oil and used spray. Also used garlic and onion powders. Everyone loved them. I just have to learn how to cut the potatoes all one size LOL! - 9/5/08


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    Incredible!
    Made these this evening, but skipped the olive oil and added garlic powder and paprika. - 8/29/08


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    Very Good
    Pretty easy and tasty too. - 8/28/08


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    Yes, I have made these but not with thyme. They are wonderful!!! Thanks for posting! - 8/28/08


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    Incredible!
    MM MMM Good! - 8/27/08


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I cannot wait to try this. They sound phenomenal, and relatively healthy. Great snack food!! Maybe this weekend. - 8/27/08


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    Incredible!
    Loved them! My husband was looking for more. I seasoned only with thyme and pepper, no salt. - 8/26/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Sounds good! - 8/26/08


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    Incredible!
    Yum! Great recipe. I used italian seasoning and rosemary, I am out of thyme! Crispy and delicious. I had red potatoes on hand, made a great side dish! Thank you. - 8/26/08


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    this sounds terrific and thanks to eceryone for the helpful tips and tricks. - 8/25/08


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    Incredible!
    This is great! To cut calories I heavily spray the potatoes w/cooking spray and omit the oil and the cheese. They tatse just like fried potatoes. - 8/25/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Have not made this yet, but it sounds absolutely yummy!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe!!!!!!!!!
    FORESTLITTLE
    - 8/25/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I'm going to make them soon. It's so great to read other comments before actually trying them yourself. Thanks for the comments everyone :) - 8/25/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    yum! - 8/25/08


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    Very Good
    Potatoes and parmesean cheese-I'm in heaven!! Thanks so much for sharing - 8/25/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    sounds good and will try it - 8/25/08


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    sounds awesome!! Going to have to try this one! - 8/25/08


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    Incredible!
    Absolutely delicious. Another way for me to fix non fattening oven fries. - 8/25/08


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    Incredible!
    a great kid pleaser! they didn't even notice that they were baked and not fried fries... and i was able to indulge in a 'treat' without killing my daily calories! - 8/25/08


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    Incredible!
    I add garlic powder and paprika to these...they are lovely!! - 8/25/08


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    Sounds so yummy!! - 8/25/08


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Definitely will try !!!! - 8/25/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This recipe sound really good will try it tonight. - 8/25/08


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    Incredible!
    Easy & delicious. - 8/25/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    sounds good!!! - 8/25/08


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    Incredible!
    very, very tassty - 8/25/08


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    Very Good
    I enjoyed this recipe.I also blanched the unpeeled potato strips and used fresh,fine chopped,rosemary at the same time I added the cheese.Any favorite fresh herb would work well added this way.We have 50% less fat chedder cheese at Sam's Club,think I'll try a little of that next time.....Chef Jim - 8/25/08


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    Very Good
    very yummy !! - 8/25/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Great idea! I sent this to my kids too! - 8/25/08


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    Incredible!
    Thank You for this one.....it helps to have a guilt free incredible snack!!! - 8/25/08


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    Incredible!
    These were really good, crispy fries. I didn't use the thyme, as my kids are suspicious of anything green on their food! My daughter, who hates potatoes, even enjoyed a few - 7/16/08


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    Incredible!
    These are so tasty I was tempted to eat the whole batch! - 7/11/08


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    Very Good
    Was great. I wish I had read the suggestion to spray the cookie sheet. I had to work a little extra to get them off the sheet, but they did come off without tearing. - 7/8/08


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    Incredible!
    I'm a french fry junkie! This recipe definitely took care of my craving. - 6/30/08


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    Delicious! They didn't last long at our house! I omitted the oil as suggested, and I used cooking spray on the pan as well as over the cut fries. - 6/30/08


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    THESE FRIES WERE ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS..MY FAMILY AND I REALLY ENJOYED THEM..THE TASTE WAS FANTASTIC. - 6/30/08


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    Incredible!
    We made this tonight & they were to die for!!! Who needs fast food fries when these taste just as good without the fat :o) - 6/29/08


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    will try-love oven baked potatoes - 6/29/08


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Cant wait to try this! YUMMY! - 6/27/08


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    Incredible!
    so good, i tried spraying the fries instead for giggles and they turned out wonderful, a little crispy but Fries are my comfort food so i don't care how they come. They are just goooood. - 6/25/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This goes into my recipe file NOW! - 6/25/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Great - 6/25/08


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    Incredible!
    fabulous - 6/25/08


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    Very Good
    I really liked this easy recipe!! - 6/24/08