Description
Roasted garlic Idaho potatoes elevate simple side dishes with rich, aromatic flavors. Crispy exterior and creamy interior make this classic recipe a crowd-pleasing accompaniment you cannot resist trying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) potatoes, Idaho, washed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme (optional)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- parsley, fresh, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425F (220C), line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Potato Preparation: Cube Idaho potatoes into uniform chunks, ensuring consistent roasting and seasoning absorption.
- Seasoning Fusion: Thoroughly coat potato cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, garlic powder, rosemary or thyme, salt, and cracked black pepper, massaging each piece to distribute flavors evenly.
- Roasting Setup: Spread seasoned potato cubes across the baking sheet, maintaining strategic spacing to guarantee crispy edges and thorough roasting.
- Baking Process: Roast potatoes in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, rotating midway to achieve a golden, crisp exterior. During the final five minutes, sprinkle Parmesan cheese to create a delectable, melted crust.
- Finishing Touch: Remove potatoes from the oven, allow brief resting, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley, transforming the side dish into a vibrant, appetizing accompaniment for any main course.
Notes
- Potato Size Matters: Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch chunks to ensure even cooking and consistent crispiness across all pieces.
- Oil Coating Technique: Thoroughly massage oil and seasonings into potato cubes, guaranteeing complete flavor absorption and preventing dry spots.
- Spacing Strategy: Spread potato cubes with enough room between them on the baking sheet to promote air circulation and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain high oven temperature at 425F to create a golden, crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg