Special Roasted Potatoes

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

The secret to these deliciously crusty potatoes is the pre-oven boiling in a salted and seasoned liquid. The potatoes not only absorb flavor and salt, but more importantly the surface of the potato cooks, which is what forms the great crunchy texture in the oven.

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Special Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients

2 pounds new yellow potatoes

halved

3 sprigs fresh rosemary

3 cloves garlic

whole

peeled

bruised

2 bay leaves

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 pinch kosher salt

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large pot with water. Bruise the rosemary with the dull side of a knife blade and place in the pot. Add garlic bay leaves and salt. Bring to a boil; simmer for 5 minutes. Drain; let potatoes air dry.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

When potatoes are thoroughly dry transfer them back to the pot. Drizzle with olive oil cayenne pepper and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat. Transfer potatoes to a rimmed sheet pan. Bake until potatoes are golden brown and crusty and the flesh is creamy and soft about 35 to 45 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.

Nutritional Information

Special Roasted Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 162.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.2g 7%

Carbohydrates: 27.8g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Fat: 4.7g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 27.3IU 1%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 0.6mcg

Calcium: 5.8mg 1%

Iron: 0.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 0.9mg

Potassium: 9.8mg

Sodium: 2401.7mg 96%

Calories From Fat: 42.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.