Description
Roasted Garlic Idaho Potatoes deliver pure comfort straight from your oven, with crispy skins and mellow garlic notes that make weeknight dinners deliciously simple. Creamy potato interiors paired with aromatic roasted garlic turn ordinary sides into something special your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds Idaho potatoes
- 1 head garlic
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup olive oil
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 400F and position the rack in the center position for even roasting.
- Thoroughly slice a whole head of garlic horizontally and drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over exposed cloves, wrapping tightly in aluminum foil.
- Roast the garlic packet for 40 minutes until soft and caramelized, then carefully remove and let cool slightly.
- Cut 2 pounds of Idaho potatoes into 1-inch uniform cubes, ensuring each piece is similar in size for consistent cooking.
- Squeeze roasted garlic cloves from their papery skin directly into a large mixing bowl.
- Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper to the garlic, whisking until completely combined.
- Toss potato cubes in the seasoned oil mixture, making sure each piece is evenly coated.
- Spread potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer without overcrowding, leaving space between each cube.
- Roast at 400F for 35 minutes, using a spatula to flip potatoes halfway through cooking time for golden-brown edges.
- Check potatoes for tenderness by piercing with a fork – they should be crispy outside and soft inside.
- Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley just before serving for a bright, herbal finish.
Notes
- Roasting whole garlic bulbs beforehand creates deeper, sweeter flavor that blends perfectly with potato’s natural earthiness.
- Cutting potatoes into uniform cubes ensures even cooking and helps each piece get crispy golden edges.
- Using a heavy baking sheet with rimmed edges prevents oil from dripping and helps potatoes roast instead of steam.
- For extra crispiness, pat potatoes completely dry with paper towels before tossing with oil and seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg