Easy Roasted Potatoes

This post was originally published in March 2019 and has been updated.

Roasted Potatoes are seasoned and oven-roasted until tender and caramelized.  The perfect accompaniment to steak, chicken, pork - well almost anything!

Easy side dish

Roasted potatoes are one of my favorite go-to side dishes.  They are easy to prepare and can be seasoned any way you like.  They are a delicious side dish for everything from steak and chicken to pancakes and eggs. Leftovers are equally yummy in hash or frittatas.

For more roasted potato favorites, try Hasselback Potatoes, Breakfast Potatoes, and Potatoes and Broccoli.

Types of potatoes for roasting

I like using baby potatoes because they cook quickly and are so creamy on the inside.  Use red or white or a combination of both.

Larger potatoes can also be used.  Just cut the potatoes into smaller, uniformly-sized chunks.  It's important for the potatoes to be cut into uniform pieces so they roast evenly.

• fingerling - cut in half lengthwise before roasting for a pretty presentation
• russets
• Yukon gold
• red potatoes
• sweet potatoes

Seasonings

Potatoes can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices.  You can customize the flavors to compliment the rest of the meal.  Some of my favorite seasonings for roasted potatoes include:

• onion powder
• garlic powder
• paprika
• lemon-pepper seasoning
• dried thyme, oregano, or rosemary
• freshly ground black pepper
• steak seasoning (such as Montreal)
• chili powder
• cumin

Tips for making

• Cut the potatoes into uniformly-sized pieces for even roasting. For baby potatoes, leave the smallest ones whole and cut the larger ones in half.  For larger potatoes, cut into ¾-1 inch pieces.
• Use a bowl to toss the potatoes with oil and seasonings.  This helps use less oil and allows for even distribution of the oil and seasonings over all of the potatoes.
• Preheat the sheet pan in the oven.  A hot pan helps to prevent the potatoes from sticking. The potatoes will start cooking as soon as they hit the hot pan (I love that sizzle)!
• Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. If crowded, the potatoes will steam instead of roast, and we want the potatoes to brown and caramelize.

Serving

There are so many options for garnishing and serving these creamy, roasted gems.

• Garnish with fresh herbs.
• Top with sour cream and chives.
• Top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and scallions.
• Serve with corned beef and roasted carrots.
• Use for breakfast hash or add to frittatas.
• Roast chicken along with the potatoes to create this lemon rosemary sheet pan meal or this bacon ranch version.

Equipment

Half sheet pan | Measuring spoons

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