Roasted Potatoes and Onions
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Roasted Potatoes and Onions is an easy side dish the whole family will love! Red potatoes and onions are dusted with seasonings and olive oil, then roasted until golden brown and crispy. Perfect for breakfast, or as a side to pulled pork and dutch oven pork chops.
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What are Roasted Potatoes?
Roasted Potatoes and Onions are simply sliced with their skins on, then roasted to perfection on a sheet pan. This method is quick and easy, plus it seals in all of the flavor.
You could stand over a hot stove and make fried potatoes and onions, but roasting potatoes in the oven is a great alternative. They're a great accompaniment to main dishes like Pellet Grill Meatloaf and Carolina Burgers.
This sheet pan meal is the perfect choice for breakfast or brunch when served alongside Biscuits and Gravy and a big slice of Breakfast Quiche!
Simple Ingredients
To make these crispy potatoes and onions you'll need a 5-pound package of red potatoes, sweet onion, olive oil, garlic powder, dried parsley, and steak seasoning. I like using a steak seasoning blend because it gives a boost of hearty flavor that includes coarse pepper.
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Roasted Potatoes and Onions
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 pound bag red potatoes (diced)
- 1 large sweet onion (diced)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry potatoes. Dice into bite-size pieces and place on sheet pan.
- Dice onion and toss in with potatoes.
- Mix onion and potatoes by hand, then drizzle olive oil on top and mix again.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, parsley and steak seasoning. Mix with hands.
- Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir a few times during the cooking process.
- Remove sheet pan from oven, stir potatoes and sprinkle with salt before serving.
Notes
- Add salt after roasting for the crispiest skins.
- Skin On Roast Potatoes are the perfect side dish for both breakfast and dinner.
- This crispy potatoes recipe will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze after baking for up to 3 months.
- If freezing, be sure to thaw potatoes in the refrigerator overnight. Bake in a 350ºF oven until crispy and warmed throughout.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is an auto generated estimate.
Step by Step Instructions
Wash and cut potatoes into bite size pieces, then spread in a single layer on a half sheet pan.
Cut up the onion and toss it on top. Drizzle some olive oil over the entire pan, then use your hands to mix everything together. Sprinkle garlic powder and dried or fresh herbs on top, then mix again.
Bake for 45 minutes in a 400 degree oven, or until crispy and golden brown. Stir a few times through the cooking process.
Watch carefully at the end to prevent scorching. Remove from oven and sprinkle with a dusting of salt. Serve immediately while hot!
Once you've tasted them, crispy oven roasted potatoes will be your go-to side for every occasion!
Recipe FAQS
Any kind of taters can be roasted in the oven, but some of the best choices are red or red-skinned. Yukon Gold potatoes can also be used, as well as baby waxy potatoes and russets.
Adding salt after roasting allows the skin to crisp up more evenly. It's fine to add seasonings and oil ahead of time, but sprinkling the salt on after baking yields the best results.
Adding a little bit of oil to the bottom of the sheet pan beforehand will help prevent sticking. You can also use parchment paper or aluminum foil to line the pan which will avoid sticking altogether.
Variations
I like to keep it simple by using dried herbs, but if you have fresh rosemary or thyme, they both work great as a topping for this dish. Try these other toppers for a completely different flavor experience...
- dried basil and feta cheese
- parmesan cheese and dried oregano
- roasted garlic with lemon zest
- green onions with cilantro
- fresh parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Storing Leftovers
Letovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze them after baking for up to 3 months.
Thaw leftovers in the refrigerator after freezing. Crisp up in a 350ºF oven until warmed throughout.
Serving Suggestions
You'll love how versatile this recipe is, and quickly it comes together. Try serving it alongside your favorite meats and vegetables like Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers, or a slab of Smoked Baby Back Ribs.
These taters are so delicious, they're guaranteed to be the hit of your backyard cookout or weekend brunch! Serve them with a variety of dipping sauces like ketchup and ranch dressing...and watch the party begin!
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I love sheet pans dishes! These taters surely are an easy side, especially with a good steak. Yum!
It's funny that you call these taters. We say the same thing at our house. I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks easy since it's made on a sheet pan.
Hahaha, Connie! That's hilarious. I've never heard of that either! Well, I guess I can now say that these Taters are a home run!
Debi..I had to laugh when you talked about taters. My son has a dog named Tater. One day while working a crossword puzzle, I discovered that “Tater” is slang for a homerun! I asked my son (who played baseball) if that is where he got the idea for the name. He had never heard of it!
I’ve roasted potatoes before but can’t wait to try this recipe with those spices to kick it up a notch! Thanks