The Best Roasted Potatoes

Potatoes are a staple food in many households, including my own – we have potatoes 2-3 times a week. I’m no nutritionist but I do know that potatoes can be healthy for us if cooked and consumed properly and of course in moderation. Our go-to for potatoes is always this baked potato recipe below; it’s healthy, easy and taste amazing!

When preparing potatoes, they will always be healthier if they aren’t fried or microwaved. Which leads to baking or grilling, which isn’t convenient and quick but so much healthier. This recipe only calls for potatoes, sea salt, pepper and olive oil – no need for butter, cream or cheese.

Best Roasted Potatoes – Step by Step Instructions

Turn on your oven to 400°F.

Grab a size appropriate baking dish and drizzle or spray olive oil on the bottom. Wash and cut your potatoes in half and place face down onto the olive oiled pan.

Drizzle or spray each potato with more olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and ground pepper over the potatoes.
Place the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes, until the fork goes in easily.

Serve warm.

These potatoes will just melt in your mouth, hope you enjoy them as much as my family does!

These would be a great side with Meat Loaf, German Beef Roulade, Turkish Chicken and/or Steak Marinade!

*Yukon or red potatoes are the best choice for this recipe, but any will do. You want to make 1-2 small potatoes per person, depending on the appetite of the person.

* To Grill them: grab foil, spray with olive oil and either half the pieces or keep them full. Spray with more olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Wrap with foil and place in a preheated grill and cook for 45-60 minutes.

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The Best Roasted Potatoes

This is the best way to oven roast potatoes; they are healthy, easy and taste amazing!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Total Time45 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Keyword: Baked, BBQ, Potatoes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• 8 Potatoes (Yukon or Red is best but any will do) 1 whole potato per person
• Sea Salt & Pepper

Instructions

• Turn on your oven to 400°. Grab a size appropriate baking dish and drizzle or spray olive oil on the bottom.
• Wash and cut your potatoes in half and place face down onto the olive oiled pan.
• Drizzle or spray each potato with more olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and ground pepper over the potatoes.
• Place the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes, until the fork goes in easily.
• Serve warm!

Notes

*Yukon or red potatoes are the best choice for this recipe, but any will do. You want to make 1-2 small potatoes per person, depending on the appetite of the person.

* To Grill them: grab foil, spray with olive oil and either half the pieces or keep them full. Spray with more olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Wrap with foil and place in a preheated grill and cook for 45-60 minutes. 

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