Roasted Red Potatoes
- By Amy Dong
- Updated Mar. 4, 2025
These Roasted Red Potatoes are everything you love about a classic potato side dish. They’re garlicky, buttery, delicious, and perfectly tender on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside.
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Why This Recipe Stands Out
We love easy, tasty potato side dishes, and these Roasted Red Potatoes check all the boxes. Here’s why we can’t get enough of this recipe:
- Easy to Make: This recipe uses simple, readily available ingredients, making it easy to put together just like our Garlic Roasted Potatoes with Lemon.
- Quick Prep: The recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare, and the rest of the magic happens in the oven, hands-off.
- Perfectly Seasoned: The seasonings used on these potatoes imparts an amazingly delicious flavor, like our Parmesan Roasted Potatoes.
- Incredible Texture: You’ll have potatoes that are perfectly tender on the inside, and slightly crisp on the outside.
- Dress it Up or Down: These are the perfect side dish for any meal, from a casual weeknight dinner to a holiday feast.
Key Recipe Ingredients
- Red Potatoes – Red potatoes are perfect for roasting because they have thin, tender skins that crisp up nicely in the oven, while their creamy insides remain fluffy.
- Garlic – Freshly minced garlic adds a robust, aromatic flavor that beautifully compliments the natural earthy flavor of the potatoes.
- Butter – We use melted salt butter to coat the potatoes, adding a rich, savory flavor and helping them achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese – We love finishing our roasted red potatoes with freshly grated parmesan cheese for a savory, succulent flavor.
Substitutions And Variations
Here are a few of our favorite variations and substitutions for this recipe:
- Herbs: Feel free to substitute chives with thyme or rosemary, as we do in our Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes.
- Different Cheese: Try cheddar, gruyere, or asiago in place of parmesan.
- More Lemon: If you want to intensify the lemon flavor, try adding the zest of the lemon in addition to the juice.
Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions
- In a large heavy pot, parboil the potato pieces for 3-5 minutes until just tender.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, lemon juice, and chives.
- Coat the drained potatoes with this mixture and spread them on the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake the red potatoes at 375F for 35 minutes, or until the cheese is melty, bubbly, and golden brown.
For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below.
How To Prep Ahead
Take a look at our best prep-ahead tips for this recipe:
- Prep Ingredients: You can mince the garlic, chop the chives and parsley, and grate the cheese in advance. Store each ingredient separately, up to a day ahead of time.
- Pre-Shred the Cheese: You can shred your cheese up to 3 days in advance and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Entirely Make-Ahead: This entire dish can be made ahead of time and then kept in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven.
What To Serve With Roasted Red Potatoes
Main Dishes
- These potatoes are the perfect side for just about every meal! We particularly love serving it with some Juicy, Tender Meatloaf.
- They also work well with Grilled Lemon Chicken, Tender Braised Beef Brisket, or some Grilled Pork Tenderloin.
- You’ll also love them with a juicy, Perfectly Cooked Steak or tender, flavorful Grilled Pork Chops.
Other Sides
- Roasted Red Potatoes are incredibly versatile and you can serve them alongside other easy and delicious sides such as our Easy Roasted Vegetables and Air Fryer Broccoli.
- We also love them with these 15-Minute Honey Glazed Carrots. .
Breakfast Dishes
- We love serving it with our Overnight Breakfast Casserole and Farmer’s Breakfast Casserole.
- You also can’t go wrong when serving these Roasted Red Potatoes with an Easy Breakfast Quiche.
Commonly Asked Questions
Do I need to peel the potatoes?
No, you don’t need to peel the red potatoes for this recipe. In fact, we encourage you to leave the skin on. The potato skin also becomes deliciously crispy when roasted. Potato skin is packed with nutrients and fiber as well.
Why do I need to parboil the potatoes?
Parboiling the potatoes before roasting them ensures that they will be perfectly tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
How do I know when the potatoes are done?
The potatoes are done when they are tender on the inside and golden brown on the outside. You can test for doneness by piercing them with a fork. If the fork goes in with little resistance, they’re ready.
How long do roasted red potatoes keep?
Roasted red potatoes can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just make sure to store them in an airtight container to maintain their freshness. When you’re ready to enjoy them again, simply reheat them in the oven to crisp them up.
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Roasted Red Potatoes
These Roasted Red Potatoes are everything you love about a classic potato side dish. They're garlicky, buttery, delicious, and perfectly tender on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs red potatoes, cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika powder
- ½ fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed, of 1/2 a lemon
- ⅓ fresh chives, or parsley, chopped
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- In large heavy pot, par boil potato pieces until just barely tender when pierced, 3-5 minutes, depending on size of your pieces. Drain and run under cold water.
- Preheat oven to 375F, with rack on middle position. Line baking pan with foil and set aside.
- Combine melted butter, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, fresh lemon juice, and chives in a large bowl. Whisk together well, and toss well with drained potatoes until completely coated.
- Spread coated potatoes in a single layer on prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered, 35 min. or until cheese is melty and bubbly and golden brown. Actual bake time will vary depending on size of cut potatoes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Parboiling the red potatoes before roasting is a crucial step. It helps to tenderize the potatoes and allows them to absorb the flavors from the butter, garlic, and seasonings.
- When parboiling the potatoes, make sure to drain and rinse them under cold water. This will stop the cooking process and also prevent the potatoes from sticking together.
- Be generous with the parmesan cheese. It creates a delicious, crispy crust on the potatoes.
- This recipe is part of our Potato Recipes Collection.
- Serve them with your favorite main dish. Some great options include our Grilled Lemon Chicken, Tender Braised Beef Brisket, and Grilled Pork Tenderloin!
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 1057mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1mg
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