We have roasted potatoes quite often and they are always a great side, each time a bit different depending on oils or spices used. Now I think I will always use the method of parboiling and using a few tablespoons of Boar's Head oil. These are incredible.
No recipe needed but here's what I did.........
Peel and slice up the amount of potatoes you'd like to serve. Parboil the potato chunks for about 10 minutes. Drain and let sit a few minutes.
Tip the potatoes in a bowl and add a few tablespoons of the oil. Don't overdo the oil or the potatoes will get a little soggy. Now spread the potatoes out evenly on a baking sheet.
Pop into a preheated oven, I went with 425 F (about 220 C), and roasted appromiately 25 minutes. The timing depends on how large you have cut your potatoes.
I use a spatula and move the potatoes around after 15 minutes so they brown on all sides.
Crispy outside yet soft inside - we love them cooked this way.
Be warned - these are addictive!!
Sharing with Marg at The Intrepid Reader for Weekend Cooking.
Nothing is more delicious!
ReplyDeleteDeb, especially when they get all browned and crispy on the outside.
DeletePotatoes are one of the foods that I love just about any way you can fix them. This way sounds good!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vicki!
DeleteYummy!! And much more healthy than frying them in oil. I'll bet you could use an airfryer, too.
ReplyDeleteLes, definitely more healthy than frying. You know, I have an air fryer feature in my oven but I keep forgetting about it.
DeleteYou are right: parboiling potatoes before roasting is really a great help. I've tried a variety of ways to coat them (as well as other vegetables) before they go in the oven, and I usually put them on a silpat mat to avoid a messy clean-up job. But whatever way you do them, potatoes are wonderful!
ReplyDeletebest... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Mae, I have a silpat but last time I used parchment paper. Will need to remember the silpat next time.
DeleteHow interesting! I have always just put my potatoes straight into the roasting pan. Last week!! I tried the parboiling way and neither of us cared for them.
ReplyDeleteJackie, oh well - maybe you parboiled them too long? Or that just doesn't suit your taste. I have roasted them without parboiling but they take so long that way.
DeleteNever met a potato I didn't like! Love the parboil tip, thank you!
ReplyDeleteMelynda, thanks!
DeleteI'm a big fan of pretty much any roasted veggie. We started getting Hello Fresh every other week and they do a lot of roasted green beans or roasted carrots with just olive oil, salt and pepper and I've been really enjoying those. I do love roasted potatoes but I've never done the parboiling. I definitely want to try that now!
ReplyDeleteKatherine, roasted veggies are always so good. One year we made a compliation of sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips and more. Used a bit of maple syrup....so. good.
DeleteSuch a a basic but delicious recipe. I do love potatoes!
ReplyDeleteIt's Judee from Gluten Free A-Z blog
DeleteJudee, if I try and comment on anyone's blog using my iPhone it always comes up as anonymous. Thanks for the nice comment :-)
DeleteOH!!!! These are THOSE potatoes you were telling me about when you sent me the oil! (Thanks again!) Woo hoo! I am adding taters to my shopping list and bookmarking this recipe. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteJinjer, we have these so much, probably ought to cut back on the carbs :-)
DeleteP.S. I'm excited to try the par-boil trick because I swear I can never get a potato to cook all the way through!!!!! Once I tried to make scalloped or au gratin potatoes and YES I had them sliced thin but those dang things never did cook all the way through. And NO there was nothing wrong with the oven. I used an oven thermometer to check the temperature. I don't know WHAT it is with me and potatoes. Fingers crossed that par-boiling solves all my potato problems.
ReplyDeleteJinjer, I had the same issue. You'd need to cook them for a long period at a low temp and I'd rather take a shorter route. Parboiling always does the trick for me.
DeleteFor the life of me I can't remember to buy potatoes so I tossed brussel sprouts in the oil and then into the air fryer. Delicious!!!
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