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    Home » Gluten Free » Roasted Yellow Potatoes

    Roasted Yellow Potatoes

    Published: Jan 5, 2021 · by Anne · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Roasted yellow potatoes with Garlic and Caramelized Leeks are an easy potato side dish. They are buttery, garlicky, fluffy inside and slightly cripsy on the outside.

    Potatoes, in my opinion, are the ultimate comfort food and there are so many ways to prepare them. One of my favorite ways is to roast them. It’s easy and hands-off, you can put the potatoes in the oven to let them roast while you prepare the rest of your meal.

    roasted baby potatoes on a plate with rosemary and leeks

    I received produce from Melissa’s Produce Company to make this recipe. As always all opinions are my own.

    Recipe Highlights

    • This recipe for roasted yellow potatoes is so easy to make. You can also prepare everything ahead of time and roast them when it’s almost time to eat.
    • It’s a customizable recipe, use a different type of potato, or herbs.
    • There are so many ways to use up leftovers if there are any.

    Here is What You Will Need

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    Baby yellow potatoes
    Extra virgin olive oil
    Unsalted butter
    Sliced leeks
    Chopped fresh garlic
    Fresh Rosemary and Thyme – stems removed
    Skillet
    Collander
    Mixing Bowl

    Here is How to Make Roasted Yellow Potatoes

    Toss the potatoes with olive oil in a glass bowl.

    uncooked potatoes in a bowl with a spoon

    arrange them on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    an overhead view of raw potatoes on a baking sheet

    Roast them until they turn golden and are fork tender.

    an overhead shot of the baby potatoes that have been roasted.

    While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a skillet; add the leeks and garlic; caramelize them until they begin to brown.

    an overhead shot of leeks, garlic and melted butter in a skillet

    Add the fresh rosemary and thyme and cook for a few minutes longer.

    an overhead shot of the leeks, garlic cooked in a cast iron skillet

    Toss the roasted potatoes in the butter/leek mixture and serve.

    an overhead view of the potatoes mixed in the skillet with the caramelized leeks and garlic.

    Total Estimated Time to Make This Recipe: 40 to 50 Minutes

    Serving Suggestions

    Roasted potatoes taste great as a side dish to any seafood or meat entree. We like them with Pork Chops, One-Pan Chicken with Broccoli, or shrimp.

    Roasted Yellow Potatoes Ingredient Notes

    The Best Potato to use for Roasting

    You can use any type of potato that you like for roasting, but I prefer to use baby potatoes. They have a bit of a waxy texture and lower starch content than larger yellow potatoes and they hold their shape nicely after they have been cooked.

    If you don’t have baby potatoes, you can use larger potatoes that are cut into chunks that are 1 ½ to 2 inches in size.

    To Peel or Not to Peel the Skin off Before Roasting the Potatoes?

    This is really your preference. The skin on the potato contains most of the nutrients of the potatoes, so if you don’t mind the skin on, you are making a healthier choice. If you don’t like the skin, you can peel it off before roasting using a potato peeler.

    How to Easily Clean Leeks

    Dirt can get caught inside leeks and be difficult to get out. The easiest way to clean them is to rise them off and slice them into rings or strips from the root end.

    Place the rings in a bowl of cold water and swish them around with a spoon or your hands.

    sliced raw leeks in a bowl of water

    Scoop them into a colander and run them under water for one final rinse.

    Water draining from a bowl of leeks

    Pat the leek slices dry and get ready to caramelize them.

    How to Caramelize Leeks

    Caramelizing leeks is similar to caramelizing onions, but it doesn’t take as long. Here is my recipe for caramelizing onions.

    The steps are similar to caramelizing onions, but the leeks will caramelize in about half the time that it takes for the onions. The most important part is to keep them from sticking to the pan. This can be avoided by adding a small amount of water, butter, or olive a little at a time.

    In this recipe I used all butter to caramelize the leeks, you can also use a combination of butter and oil (½ butter ½ oil) or all oil.

    AN overhead view of roasted potaotes ona white plate with a spoon'

    Ingredient Substitutions

    Caramelized leeks can be substituted with 6 ounces of sliced onions.

    Change up the fresh herbs, and try any of these: parsley, basil, oregano, dill

    Dried Rosemary and Thyme can be used in place of fresh by replacing them with 1 teaspoon of each.

    Stir 1 tablespoon dijon mustard into the caramelized leeks before adding the roasted potatoes.

    a close up of the potatoes in a skillet with the caramelized leeks

    Make-Ahead Instructions

    This is an easy recipe to prepare ahead of time earlier in the day or the day before. Clean and cut the leeks and store them in an airtight refrigerator conatiner.

    Clean the potatoes and slice them in half. Store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

    Just before serving, roast the potatoes and caramelize the leeks.

    How to Store and Re-Use Leftovers

    Store leftover roasted potatoes in the refrigerator for up to three days.

    They can be reheated in the oven or on top of the stove. Leftover potatoes taste great served with sauteed bell peppers as a side to scrambled eggs or added to an omelet.

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      an overhead view of roasted baby potatoes on a platter with a spoon

      Roasted Yellow Potatoes

      Yield: 4

      Roasted yellow potatoes are a delicious side dish recipe that goes with everything.

      Ingredients

      • 1 ½ pounds baby yellow potatoes
      • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
      • 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
      • 6 ounces sliced leeks1 tablespoon of fresh Rosemary and Thyme - stems removed

      Instructions

      1. pre-heat the oven to 410
      2. slice the leeks and place them in a bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes.
      3. drain them and rinse them again in a colander, pat them dry and set them aside.
      4. slice the baby potatoes in half and place them in a bowl toss them with oil and a little bit of sea salt and pepper to taste.
      5. arrange the oil-coated potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake them until they are fork-tender which will be about 15 to 20 minutes.
      6. while the potatoes are cooking, add the butter to a skillet and melt it over medium heat. Once the butter has melted add the sliced leeks with garlic and begin to caramelize them; this should take about 15 minutes.  
      7. add the chopped rosemary and the roasted potatoes; toss everything together and serve immediately.

      Notes

      Yukon Gold or larger yellow potatoes can be used in place of the baby potatoes. Cut them into chunks that are 1 ½ to 2 inches in size.

      Nutrition Information:
      Yield: 4
      Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

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      © Anne
      Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dish

      Nutrition information is provided by Nutrifox,  an online calculator and is meant to be used for informational purposes only.  Even though I try to provide accurate information, these figures should still be considered as estimates.

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