Roasted Mini Potatoes
There’s something undeniably comforting about a plate piled high with perfectly roasted mini potatoes. Golden, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside, these little gems are the ultimate side dish for any meal. Whether you’re serving them alongside a juicy steak, a fresh salad, or even as a snack on their own, roasted…
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb.small creamer potatoes
- 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cupbuttermelted
- 1 tablespoonminced garlic
- 2 tablespoonsfresh cut parsley
- 2 tablespoonsParmesan cheesegrated
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place 1.5 lb small creamer potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover them by about 1 inch.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then continue boiling until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the pan or place them on a clean towel; pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Put the potatoes in a large bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss until evenly coated.
- Place a rack on a baking sheet. Using tongs, arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the rack without letting them touch.
- Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, turning or shaking once halfway through (about 15 minutes), until golden and crisp.
- Transfer the roasted potatoes to a serving bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons fresh cut parsley.
- Pour the garlic butter over the potatoes and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese over the potatoes and carefully stir to distribute. Serve immediately while hot.
Equipment
- Oven
- Large Saucepan
- Colander
- Large Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- rack
- Tongs
- Small Bowl
Notes
Notes
Are mini potatoes good for you?
Health is a very specific situation to your own nutritional needs so health is a matter of perspective. Potatoes can provide a lot of positive benefits. In fact, many dietitians claim potatoes (fresh potatoes) are really good at giving you a nice balanced diet that helps keep you full from binging. This does not include chips, sorry!
What are little potatoes called?
Baby potatoes come in a variety of shapes and colors and are usually called "Creamer" potatoes. They can be found in bags in the produce department. Mini potatoes can also be called fingerlings or new potatoes.
Do you wash potatoes before baking?
Always wash potatoes before baking as they DO grow in the ground and are subject to bits of dirt and grit left behind on the skins.
What are baby potatoes?
Baby potatoes are exactly what you think they are! Potatoes that are not fully grown to large counterparts and have a mini look. These potatoes are easier to cook for side dishes because they are less dense than a large ground potato.
Are mini potatoes good for you?
Health is a very specific situation to your own nutritional needs so health is a matter of perspective. Potatoes can provide a lot of positive benefits. In fact, many dietitians claim potatoes (fresh potatoes) are really good at giving you a nice balanced diet that helps keep you full from binging. This does not include chips, sorry!
What are little potatoes called?
Baby potatoes come in a variety of shapes and colors and are usually called "Creamer" potatoes. They can be found in bags in the produce department. Mini potatoes can also be called fingerlings or new potatoes.
Do you wash potatoes before baking?
Always wash potatoes before baking as they DO grow in the ground and are subject to bits of dirt and grit left behind on the skins.
What are baby potatoes?
Baby potatoes are exactly what you think they are! Potatoes that are not fully grown to large counterparts and have a mini look. These potatoes are easier to cook for side dishes because they are less dense than a large ground potato.