Here’s a simple side dish that’s always satisfying: Roasted Red Potatoes! These spuds come out crispy and savory, seasoned with garlic powder and salt. A bit of Parmesan cheese gives them even crispier roasty bits. Bake up a sheet pan of these little spuds, and each bite is a little bit of heaven! These disappeared in an instant over here. Here’s how to roast red potatoes to perfection.
Types of red potatoes
Red potatoes are part of a family called waxy potatoes, a potato with thin, shiny skin and a creamy flesh. Because they’re low in starch, they hold their shape well when cooked. In contrast, starchy potatoes like russet potatoes have a fluffy texture when cooked. You can find a few different types of potatoes at the store:
Red potatoes: Potatoes labeled as such are usually medium sized, with a shiny reds skinBaby red potatoes: Baby red potatoes are a younger stage of red potatoes: they have an even more delicate flavorMini red potatoes or creamer potatoes: These are also younger stages of red potatoes and may be similar to baby potatoes, or even smaller
How to make roasted red potatoes: some tips!
Making roasted red potatoes is very simple. Memorize the oven temp and cook time, and you can roast up these babies without a recipe every time. Here are a few notes about the best way to cook these tasty spuds (or jump to the recipe below):
Serve with a sauce if desired
These roasted red potatoes recipe is tasty just as it is, especially with the crispy Parmesan bits. But want to step it up even more? Add a quick sauce! This Sour Cream Sauce is easy to make in just 5 minutes and it’s incredible with the potatoes. The cooling cream with the bite of chives and savory garlic is truly delectable. Here are a few more great sauces to serve with potatoes:
Sour Cream Sauce Honey Mustard SauceCilantro DressingHomemade KetchupPesto AioliRemoulade
Flavor adders & variations
The recipe below is our favorite way to cook red potatoes! But if you’re looking for more flavor ideas, here are a few more seasoning options:
Onion powderSmoked paprikaFresh thyme Fresh rosemaryFresh dillFresh parsleyFresh chivesGreek seasoning or Italian seasoningOld Bay seasoning
More red potato recipes
Outside of roasted red potatoes, want a few more ways to cook them? Here are a few great red potato recipes:
Try Classic Roasted Potatoes with baby red potatoes, or Roasted Mini PotatoesOpt for Boiled Red Potatoes with Herbs, with a cook time of just 15 minutesGo for tasty Pan Fried Potatoes or Perfect Grilled PotatoesMake quick Steamed Potatoes with baby red potatoesTry Mashed Red Potatoes with Garlic
This roasted red potatoes recipe is…
Vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, omit the Parmesan cheese. 5 from 1 review
