This Roasted Baby Potatoes Recipe makes such an easy and delicious side dish. With only five ingredients and five minutes of prep time, it is the perfect accompaniment to so many dishes.
Our family loves this baby potato recipe so much. In fact, I have one kiddo who does fist pumps every time they see it land on the table. It is the perfect last-minute side dish recipe.
One of my favorite parts about this recipe is that it is simple enough to make for a weeknight meal, but delicious enough to put on your holiday table. These oven roasted baby potatoes are melt in your mouth delicious.
“This recipe is to die for. The first batch I made was gone in minutes. I’m making it again but doubled the recipe. My family is patiently waiting.”
Ingredients for Baked Baby Potatoes
- Boomer gold baby creamer potatoes: Creamer potatoes are small and buttery, which makes them perfect for this recipe. Any small type of potato will work, such as baby Yukon golds, just make sure that they are smaller than two inches and cut in half. For best results, stick with creamer potatoes.
- Butter: Melted butter coats the potatoes, adding a rich, savory flavor and helps the potatoes develop a golden exterior as they roast.
- Minced garlic: Fresh garlic adds such a delicious, savory flavor to the potatoes.
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Roasted Potatoes
Here is a brief overview of how to roast baby potatoes in the oven. For the full recipe including all measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Prepare the Potatoes and Sauce
After cleaning and cutting the potatoes, melt the butter and whisk in the garlic. Toss the butter mixture with the potatoes to coat them in a large mixing bowl.
Bake the Potatoes
Spread the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet pan, cut side down. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Variations
- Make them ranch: My Easy Ranch Potatoes are a great twist on this simple recipe.
- Make them in the Instant Pot: If you need to free up oven space, making Instant Pot Baby Potatoes is a great idea.
- Add in some cheese: These are amazing as is, but cheese always makes things delicious. You could sprinkle over a little freshly grated Parmesan cheese at the end of this recipe.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Store any leftover roasted creamer potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat the portion you plan to eat in the microwave, oven, or air fryer until heated through.
What to Serve Roasted Baby Potatoes With
If you make my roasted baby potatoes recipe or any of my other recipes, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
Roasted Baby Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds unpeeled boomer gold creamer potatoes cut in half, see note 1
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, see note 2
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Whisk together the melted butter with the minced garlic, salt, and pepper.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ground black pepper
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes with the butter mixture so they are well coated. Spread them on the prepared sheet, cut side down. (See note 3.)1.5 pounds unpeeled boomer gold creamer potatoes
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, serve warm and enjoy.fresh parsley
Recipe Video
Notes
- Any small type of potato will work for this recipe. Make sure that they are smaller than two inches and cut in half. For best results though, stick with creamer potatoes.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, use 3 tablespoons of olive oil instead.
- This recipe was originally written to bake in a casserole dish. However, depending on the size of the casserole dish, the potatoes were not fully cooked for some readers in the time listed. In this newer version, the potatoes cook perfectly in the time listed and get a little browned on the bottoms too, which is a nice addition.
Laura says
I love how easy this recipe is and so few ingredients too. Would fingerling potatoes work here?
Yes! I think they would be great for this!
Beatrice Sanders says
I made these along w/roasted onions & multi-colored mini peppers
. Cannot get over how delicious they were. Was in the UK last October w/my UK /American friend, stayed @ her flat & went for a traditional Sunday roast @ a gorgeous pub. She was anxious for me to try the roasted potato’s which were great & mine tonite were just as/or better. My husband loved them. Will certainly make again. So easy as well as tasty.
So glad you liked them so much! Thank you for taking the time to come back tell me.
Rachael Keith says
Thank you so much!! I made these for supper tonight with bbq grilled chicken. Everyone loved them!! They will grace our supper table often.
I agree last minute pit together recipes often turn out the best.
Thank you!
Rachael
I’m so glad you liked them!
jj says
I am looking forward to trying these tonight with grilled pork chops. All the great reviews make me think we’ll love them. Thanks!
jj
I’d love to hear what you think!
Shannon C says
I’m making these tonight with our dry-rubbed ribs in the oven! I hope they turn out as pretty and yummy as your pictures. :)
On a side note, I work for Meals on Wheels and I know we are always looking for volunteers to help us deliver meals locally to seniors in need. It would be a great activity to do with the family throughout the year. For my local chapter, we deliver Monday through Friday between 11-1. Off for the holidays, but there are plenty of days in between to get involved. You should look into it!
Merry Christmas everyone!
CJ Sorg says
It sounds silly, but there really isn’t a better recipe for simple roasted baby potatoes. I really appreciated finding this recipe at the last minute – as I was cutting up the baby potatoes. I sprinkled a little dried rosemary over these and cooked alongside some bone-in chicken thighs for 1 hour at 350 degrees. They turned out perfect – and got me some accolades from the wife and kid. I’d always used oil before this – but this easier and simpler recipe is just straight-up better in every way.
Christine @ myblissfulmess says
We love roasted potatoes. They’re such an easy side dish to toss together quickly and they always taste so good! These go great with just about any main dish meat, but we especially like them with grilled steaks.
Carl Pirro says
Thanks Lisa.
Catherine cunningham says
This recipe is to die for . The first batch I made was gone in minutes. I’m making it again but doubled the recipe. My family is patiently waiting.
I’m so happy this one was a hit with you! We love it too!
Henrietta L. Lavengood says
I really enjoyed the simple roasted potatoes recipe. We had it with baked chicken that had lemon, olive oil, and bits of tangerine around.
The two dishes complemented each other a lot. Thank You! Henrietta Lavengood, NJ
I’m so happy you liked it!
Joy Broadwell says
I make this in my airfryer all the time! I also like to add some fresh chopped rosemary. It is devine!
I’m so glad you like them!
Karen Lynch says
These were perfect! The taste and consistency of the potatoes is on point. They were done so quickly – thank you!
I’m so glad you liked them!