Description
Roasted garlic Idaho potatoes elevate comfort food with rustic charm and rich flavors. Crispy edges and creamy centers merge in this simple yet elegant side dish that brings warmth to any meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 pounds (907 g) Idaho potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme (optional)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Set oven to 425F (220C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or apply a light cooking spray coating.
- Potato Seasoning: Combine cubed Idaho potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, minced garlic, rosemary or thyme, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl, ensuring thorough and even coverage of the seasonings.
- Baking Layout: Distribute seasoned potatoes across the prepared baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer to promote uniform roasting and maximum crispiness.
- Roasting Process: Cook potatoes in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, rotating midway through cooking time to achieve golden-brown edges and consistent texture.
- Cheese Enhancement: During the final 5 minutes of roasting, optionally sprinkle Parmesan cheese over potatoes to create a crispy, savory crust.
- Serving Presentation: Extract potatoes from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately as a delectable accompaniment to your chosen main dish.
Notes
- Space potatoes evenly on baking sheet without overcrowding to ensure golden, crispy edges and even roasting.
- Crush fresh garlic instead of using powder for more robust, authentic garlic taste that penetrates potato cubes.
- Use middle oven rack and stir potatoes midway through cooking to guarantee uniform browning and prevent potential scorching.
- Swap olive oil with avocado or coconut oil for different flavor profiles, and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for vegan-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg