Roasted potatoes & onions are a simple and easy side dish that pairs well with everything and everyone loves! They are seasoned with some common spices and tossed in oil for an effortless addition to any meal. Go ahead and make extra, because you won’t have any leftovers here!
Oven Roasted Potatoes and Onions
Potatoes are one of my favorite ingredients to use for a tasty side dish! They can be prepared in a ton of different ways and go well with everything!
This simple side dish only uses a handful of ingredients but is still completely delicious. Sometimes, simplicity is best!
🥘 Roasted Potatoes & Onions Ingredients
This ingredient list is minimal and simple, but yields delicious results! Make sure you use a potato variety that is great for baking!
- Potatoes - 6 cups of diced potatoes. My preference is russet potatoes (*see note)!Onion - 1 cup of either yellow or white diced onion.Oil - 1 to 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.Garlic - 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.Salt & Pepper - 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, adjusted to taste.Parsley (optional) - 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley for garnish, if desired.
Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!
🔪 How To Roast Potatoes & Onions
These potatoes and onions are a completely effortless side dish! All you will need is a baking sheet!
As written, this will yield 6 servings. You can always add more potatoes if you need to serve a larger group!
- Prepare. To begin, go ahead and preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and place some parchment paper onto your baking sheet.Add the vegetables. On the prepared baking sheet, add your 6 cups of diced potatoes, 1 cup of diced onion, and a tablespoon of minced garlic.Toss. Next, sprinkle your teaspoon each of salt and pepper over the potatoes and onions then pour 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) over the top. Use a wooden spoon to carefully and gently toss until all of the seasonings are well distributed and the vegetables are evenly coated.Roast. Bake the potatoes and onions in the oven at 450°F (230°C) for 45-50 minutes, making sure to stir them every 15-20 minutes or so to keep them from burning.Garnish and serve. You’ll know the potatoes are done when they are easily pierced with a fork. Remove them from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while toasty hot.
Potatoes taste great with practically any entree! Pair them with some meatloaf, Salisbury steak, or sofritas! Enjoy!
💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes
- Whether or not you want to peel your potatoes is completely up to you! I left the skin on mine, but you can peel them if you like.Russet potatoes are my favorite potato variety for baking! Idaho potatoes, King Edward, Maris Piper, and Yukon Gold are all great options as well.To store: Store your leftover potatoes and onions in a sealed container in the fridge for a maximum of 5 days.To reheat: You can reheat your potatoes in the oven or in small increments in the microwave.
How Do You Get Crispy Roasted Potatoes? The key to crisp potatoes is making sure the oven is at the correct temperature (and fully preheated before putting in your potatoes). If the temperature is too high, your potatoes will burn. However, if it is too low, they won’t get wonderfully crispy on the outside!Also, make sure you flip your potatoes throughout the process so they are cooked evenly. Which Oil Is Best For Roasting? Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is my favorite oil for a wide variety of purposes, including roasting! If you don’t want to use olive oil, ghee is a great option as well! What Are The Best Potatoes For Roasted Potatoes? Personally, I like Russet and Yukon gold potatoes the best when it comes to baking in the oven. Russets have a high starch content that makes the inside extra fluffy while Yukons are a great all-purpose potato!
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Roasted Potatoes & Onions
Roasted potatoes & onions are a simple and easy side dish that pairs well with everything and everyone loves! They are seasoned with some common spices and tossed in oil for an effortless addition to any meal. Go ahead and make extra, because you won’t have any leftovers here!
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings Calories: 152kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 45 minutes Total Time 55 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 6 cups potatoes (diced, about 2-3 large potatoes - *see note)▢ 1 cup yellow onion (sliced or diced, or use white onion)▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin, up to 2 tablespoons)▢ 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)▢ 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped for garnish, optional)
InstructionsTo begin, go ahead and preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and place some parchment paper onto your baking sheet.On the prepared baking sheet, add your diced potatoes, diced onion, and minced garlic.6 cups potatoes, 1 cup yellow onion, 1 tablespoon garlicNext, sprinkle your salt and pepper over the potatoes and onions then pour the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) over the top. Use a wooden spoon to carefully and gently toss until all of the seasonings are well distributed and the vegetables are evenly coated.1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oilBake the potatoes and onions in the oven at 450°F (230°C) for 45-50 minutes, making sure to stir them every 20 minutes or so to keep them from burning.You’ll know the potatoes are done when they are easily pierced with a fork. Remove them from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while toasty hot.1 tablespoon fresh parsley Equipment You May NeedChef’s KnifeCutting BoardBaking Sheet Notes Whether or not you want to peel your potatoes is completely up to you! I left the skin on mine, but you can peel them if you like. Russet potatoes are my favorite potato variety for baking! Idaho potatoes, King Edward, Maris Piper, and Yukon Gold are all great options as well. To store: Store your leftover potatoes and onions in a sealed container in the fridge for a maximum of 5 days. To reheat: You can reheat your potatoes in the oven or in small increments in the microwave.
NutritionCalories: 152kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 0.4g (3%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 398mg (17%) | Potassium: 674mg (19%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 74IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) | Calcium: 30mg (3%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best roasted potatoes and onions recipe, how to roast potatoes and onions, oven roasted potatoes and onions, potato recipes, potato side dishes, roasted potatoes & onions, roasted potatoes and onions ingredients Course Side Dish, vegetable side dishCuisine American
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The key to crisp potatoes is making sure the oven is at the correct temperature (and fully preheated before putting in your potatoes). If the temperature is too high, your potatoes will burn. However, if it is too low, they won’t get wonderfully crispy on the outside!Also, make sure you flip your potatoes throughout the process so they are cooked evenly.
Which Oil Is Best For Roasting? Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is my favorite oil for a wide variety of purposes, including roasting! If you don’t want to use olive oil, ghee is a great option as well!
What Are The Best Potatoes For Roasted Potatoes? Personally, I like Russet and Yukon gold potatoes the best when it comes to baking in the oven. Russets have a high starch content that makes the inside extra fluffy while Yukons are a great all-purpose potato!
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is my favorite oil for a wide variety of purposes, including roasting! If you don’t want to use olive oil, ghee is a great option as well!
Personally, I like Russet and Yukon gold potatoes the best when it comes to baking in the oven. Russets have a high starch content that makes the inside extra fluffy while Yukons are a great all-purpose potato!
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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Roasted Potatoes & Onions
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 152kcal
Prep 10 minutes
Cooking 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 6 cups potatoes (diced, about 2-3 large potatoes - *see note)▢ 1 cup yellow onion (sliced or diced, or use white onion)▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin, up to 2 tablespoons)▢ 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)▢ 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped for garnish, optional)
InstructionsTo begin, go ahead and preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and place some parchment paper onto your baking sheet.On the prepared baking sheet, add your diced potatoes, diced onion, and minced garlic.6 cups potatoes, 1 cup yellow onion, 1 tablespoon garlicNext, sprinkle your salt and pepper over the potatoes and onions then pour the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) over the top. Use a wooden spoon to carefully and gently toss until all of the seasonings are well distributed and the vegetables are evenly coated.1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oilBake the potatoes and onions in the oven at 450°F (230°C) for 45-50 minutes, making sure to stir them every 20 minutes or so to keep them from burning.You’ll know the potatoes are done when they are easily pierced with a fork. Remove them from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while toasty hot.1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Equipment You May NeedChef’s KnifeCutting BoardBaking Sheet
Notes Whether or not you want to peel your potatoes is completely up to you! I left the skin on mine, but you can peel them if you like. Russet potatoes are my favorite potato variety for baking! Idaho potatoes, King Edward, Maris Piper, and Yukon Gold are all great options as well. To store: Store your leftover potatoes and onions in a sealed container in the fridge for a maximum of 5 days. To reheat: You can reheat your potatoes in the oven or in small increments in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 0.4g (3%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 398mg (17%) | Potassium: 674mg (19%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 74IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) | Calcium: 30mg (3%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
Course Side Dish, vegetable side dishCuisine American
US CustomaryMetric
