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Our Best Roasted Potato Recipes

Updated March 06, 2018
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There's no denying that a hearty platter of roasted potatoes is a crowd-pleasing side for a special occasion or a simple weeknight dinner. From russets to yukons to sweet potatoes, there's no spud that doesn't work for an easy, delicious roasted potato recipe.

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Roasted Greek-Style Potatoes

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Roasted Greek-Style Potatoes Recipe

The oven temperature may seem too high, but don't fear: The wedges are thick enough that they will cook through without overbrowning.

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Spicy Roasted Potato Wedges

Spicy Roasted Potato Wedges Recipe

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Herb-Roasted Potatoes

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Herb-Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Easy to make and full of flavor, Herb-Roasted Potatoes prove to be a solid side dish to complement your favorite entree.

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Garlicky Roasted Potatoes with Herbs

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Garlicky Roasted Potatoes with Herbs Recipe

"Always looking for ways to use fresh herbs, I came up with these parsleyed roasted potatoes. You can also use a mixture of herbs, such as basil and thyme." -Marti LoSasso, Arvada, CO

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Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary

Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary Recipe

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Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

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Parmesan Roasted Potatoes Recipe

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Rosemary-Garlic Roasted Potatoes

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Rosemary-Garlic Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Look for bags of colorful baby potatoes, which cook quickly. If you can't find them, use halved fingerling potatoes. Squeeze the soft roasted garlic out of the skins, and enjoy with the potatoes.

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Oven Roasted Potatoes

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Oven Roasted Potatoes Recipe

This easy oven roasted potato recipe is the perfect weeknight side dish. After all, crispy roasted potatoes go with just about everything. 

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Roasted Potatoes with North Indian Spices

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Roasted Potatoes with North Indian Spices Recipe

Potatoes are a staple throughout India. While Northern Indian cuisine is not known for hot and spicy dishes (unlike the southern part of the country), you can finish these deliciously zesty potatoes with 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper for extra spiciness, if you like.

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Roasted Red Potatoes

Credit: Levi Brown; Styling: Thom Driver

Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe

A bag of refrigerated potato wedges provides a jump-start to dinner in this quick recipe for Roasted Red Potatoes. With the addition of a few seasonings, this side dish is table ready in 30 minutes.

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Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Onions

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Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Onions Recipe

As an alternative to sweet potato casserole, try this 5-ingredient side dish recipe featuring chunks of sweet potato and onion that are seasoned and baked for 35 minutes.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Yogurt Dipping Sauce

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Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Yogurt Dipping Sauce Recipe

A quick two-step process of microwave-steaming then roasting creates golden-brown sweet potato wedges that make for a versatile side dish or snack. (Cost for 4: $2.46)

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccolini

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccolini Recipe

Mix up your vegetable side dish rotation with this savory combo of Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccolini.

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Oven-roasted Potatoes and Carrots with Thyme

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Oven-roasted Potatoes and Carrots with Thyme Recipe

Tender spring-dug potatoes and carrots need very little fussing over. Simply roast them and toss with thyme and butter for an easy side dish.

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Truffled Roasted Potatoes

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Truffled Roasted Potatoes Recipe

White truffle oil delivers a powerful flavor punch to roasted potatoes, more so than black truffle oil. To save money, purchase a small bottle. Use leftover oil for finishing other dishes—drizzle on pizza, risotto, or potato hash.

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Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

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Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans Recipe

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Church-Style Lemon-Roasted Potatoes

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Church-Style Lemon-Roasted Potatoes Recipe

If you don't want to peel little potatoes, you can use larger peeled Yukons. Simply cut into large chunks, and bake as directed. Any leftover potatoes are great for potato salad the next day.

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Roasted Potatoes with Citrus-Spiked Tapenade

Roasted Potatoes with Citrus-Spiked Tapenade Recipe

Flavor roasted potatoes with an olive tapenade spiked with lemon and orange rind.

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Roasted New Potatoes with Lemon, Oregano, and Olives

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New Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

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New Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette Recipe

While raw garlic is pungent, roasted garlic is sweet and mild with a buttery texture. Roast extra garlic for our Roasted Garlic Pizza. Serve this warm twist on potato salad as a side dish with steak or roast chicken.

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Roasted Potatoes with Arugula-Pistachio Pesto

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Roasted Potatoes with Arugula-Pistachio Pesto Recipe

Arugula transforms from a salad green to the key ingredient in Arugula-Pistachio Pesto. Arugula lends a peppery bite to the pesto-infused Roasted Potatoes.

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Roasted Potato Salad

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Roasted Potato Salad Recipe

Potato salad is the perfect pairing for grilled meat. Serve this roasted side dish at a game-day party or casual cookout.

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Roasted Potato Wedges

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Roasted Potato Wedges Recipe

Roasted Potato Wedges are the ideal complement to a delicious main dish.

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English Roast Potatoes

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English Roast Potatoes Recipe

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Oven-Roasted Sweet-Potato Wedges

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Oven-Roasted Sweet-Potato Wedges Recipe

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Cacio e Pepe Roasted Potato Salad 

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Cacio e Pepe Roasted Potato Salad  Recipe

Replace your standby potato salad with this riff on Cacio e Pepe pasta. Cheese and potatoes are an indisputably good combination—and this side's sure to become a picnic, cookout, and even a weeknight favorite. Try this peppery potato salad alongside a grilled steak and be sure to serve it immediately to retain the potatoes' crispy texture. 

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Roasted Herbed Potatoes

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Roasted Herbed Potatoes Recipe

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Parmesan-and-Herb Roasted Potatoes

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Parmesan-and-Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe

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Roasted Potato Salad with Creamy Dijon Vinaigrette

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Roasted Potato Salad with Creamy Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe

Here's a new twist on potato salad--a warm dish of golden-brown potato wedges with a creamy-tangy dressing drizzled on top. You can also serve it at room temperature.

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Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

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Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Give your sweet potato fries a spicy kick with chili powder.

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Golden Olive Oil-roasted Potatoes

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Golden Olive Oil-roasted Potatoes Recipe

Nothing more than good olive oil and crunchy sea salt turn super-simple potatoes into an irresistible holiday side dish.

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Herbed Potatoes with Lemon

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Herbed Potatoes with Lemon Recipe

These tender, golden potatoes go well with any simple roasted meat or fish. Prep and Cook Time: about 1 1/4 hours.

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Smashed Baby Red Potatoes

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Smashed Baby Red Potatoes Recipe

Crispy on the outside, silky on the inside, these aren't your everyday roasted potatoes.

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Herbed Roasted New Potatoes

Herbed Roasted New Potatoes Recipe

Double this recipe to serve with scrambled eggs for tomorrow's breakfast or a salad for lunch.

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Thyme Roasted Potatoes and Shallots

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Thyme Roasted Potatoes and Shallots Recipe

This quick, versatile side dish complements any main, especially those with boldly flavored sauces or marinades.

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Chili-Roasted Sweet Potato Nuggets