Total Time

　　Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 2 1/2 hr

　　

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

　　1/2 cup finely grated parmesan (1 1/2 ounces)

　　1/2 cup all-purpose flour

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　8 large boiling potatoes (3 1/2 pounds), peeled and quartered lengthwise

　　1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.Sprinkle cheese on wax paper or foil and dry 1 hour. Transfer to a large sealable bag with flour, salt, and pepper, then shake to mix.

　　

Step 2

Rinse potatoes and drain in a colander. Add potatoes to flour mixture, tightly sealing bag, and shake to coat well.

　　

Step 3

Pour butter into a large shallow baking pan. Lift potatoes from bag and arrange in 1 layer in butter.

　　

Step 4

Roast in middle or lower third of oven, turning twice, until browned and crisp, about 1 1/4 hours.