Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Rosemary Red Potatoes



I thought I'd share one of my favorite side dishes.  I certainly do not consider myself to be a great cook - but these are super easy and everyone in my family loves them.  By the way, I do enjoy cooking more since we remodeled our kitchen a few years ago (which I talked about here).  So this is how I made them:

I washed about a pound of red potatoes (I use more but I'm cooking for six):



Then I cut them into wedges:




And added olive oil, crushed rosemary, and garlic salt:


Any brands will do, I just happen to have these on hand.  I drizzled the olive oil over the potatoes and mixed in the rosemary and garlic salt to taste:


Then, I lined a large cookie sheet with tin foil and sprayed with Pam (I like to use the olive oil Pam but any kind will do):


Next, I spread them all out on the pan.  It's important to make a single layer of potatoes.  They will cook more evenly and turn out a little more crispy:



Toss them into the oven at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.  I like to turn the broiler on for the last few minutes to crisp them up a little more.  But if you do that, remember to watch them because they can burn quickly (yes - I learned that from experience).  Here is what they look like after baking:


I like to salt them as soon as they come out of the oven but that's completely optional.  Then serve:



Yum.  I wish you could smell them - they are delicious!  And super easy!  And - they go great with everything.  I make them to go with hamburgers, chicken or even sandwiches.  Ok, food break is over.  I'm going to go paint something...

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18 comments:

  1. Hi Kristen,
    To make potatoes crispy, try this: place pan in a hot oven (425 degrees).
    Turn down to 350 about 10 minutes before end of baking cycle.
    They are very crispy when cooked at the higher temp. My family loves them!
    Chris

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  2. I've been eating/making these my whole life - I'm over 50! AND.I.STILL.LOVE.THEM. I use the olive oil, rosemary, salt & pepper and bake in shallow bowl then, like you, broil last few minutes because I like them crispy!

    Ciao!
    Guerrina in CT

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  3. @Chris - Thanks for the tip!

    These are always so easy and so good!

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  4. I love simple recipes. Ths looks delish!!! Please come share this recipe at my Recipe Swap at http://homeandpantry.blogspot.com/2011/08/healthy-salmon-cakes-with-greek-salad.html

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  5. I can smell the aroma already, I must be starving!
    We would love for you to share this at our link party, Crafty Lassie Tuesday. It ends tonight at 5pm.
    www.sewstylishboutique.blogspot.com
    We are having a giveaway! Hope to see you there :)
    Heather & Rose

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  6. These are one of my favorite things to make! I've been quite addicted to rosemarry baby red potatoes since my mom used to make this with potatoes from her garden...oh my...i know what I'm making for dinner tonight! Lately I've started adding onions to the tray too and roast them together....it's heavenly! Thanks for making me so hungry!!! lol

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  7. Yummy! I've got some rosemary in the cupboard...these are definitely going on my 'to cook' list, thanks! x

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  8. yummy! definitely making these! thanks for sharing.

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  9. These sure look yummy, and so simple to make! Mmm!

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  10. that looks so wonderful and has a fancy feel to it! I love learning new ways to back "Irish" like they're called here. I started a link party at my blog and I'd love for you to link this up. If you're interested it's http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.com/ Have a lovely day, Maria

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  11. These sure look yummy, and so simple to make in short time. Make crispy potatoes same way, Turn down to 350 about 10 minutes before end of baking cycle. They are very crispy when cooked at the higher temp.

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  12. I'm definitely going to have to make these! They look sooooo good! Thanks for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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  13. Love rosemary! I do something similar called "oven fries" but w/o the rosemary and garlic, which obviously, makes this recipe so great! Definitely making these next time. Thanks for sharing, Kristen!

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  14. Mmmmm! Will definitely try this sometime next weeks for dinner time! Thanks for sharing :)

    Cass
    http://casscansew.blogspot.com/

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  15. Thanks for this! I pinned it to make very soon. And I'm a new follower too!

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  16. Wow, this looks delicious and your blog too. I am following you and I hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.

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