Description
Roasted garlic Idaho potatoes bring rustic comfort straight from farmhouse kitchens to dinner tables. Crispy edges, creamy centers, and aromatic garlic create a simple side dish that elevates any meal when you savor each perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) Idaho potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather your potatoes and create workspace by preheating the oven to a robust 425F (220C), ensuring a baking sheet is lined with parchment paper or lightly coated with cooking spray.
- Cube the Idaho potatoes into uniform chunks, ensuring each piece will roast evenly and absorb the aromatic seasonings.
- Massage the potato cubes with olive oil, infusing them with minced garlic, garlic powder, fragrant rosemary or thyme, and generously season with salt and cracked black pepper until each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Distribute the seasoned potato cubes across the prepared baking sheet, strategically spacing them to guarantee maximum crispy edges and thorough roasting.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and allow the potatoes to transform, rotating them midway through the 30-35 minute roasting process to achieve a golden, crisp exterior.
- During the final five minutes of roasting, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the potatoes, allowing it to melt and create a delectable, crusty layer.
- Extract the potatoes from the oven, letting them rest momentarily before garnishing with freshly chopped parsley, creating a vibrant and appetizing side dish ready to complement any main course.
Notes
- Ensure potato cubes are uniform in size for even cooking and consistent crispiness throughout the dish.
- Pat potatoes dry before seasoning to help achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy results.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet, which can cause steaming instead of roasting and prevent golden-brown edges.
- Customize the herb blend by experimenting with different dried or fresh herbs like oregano, basil, or za’atar for unique flavor profiles.
- For a vegan version, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast or omit cheese completely while maintaining robust garlic flavor.
- Consider using duck fat or ghee instead of olive oil for an extra-rich, restaurant-style roasted potato experience.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for a spicy or smoky twist that elevates the basic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg