My recipe for oven roasted small potatoes is one that your friends and family will be asking for once they take a bite. Seasoned with a secret ingredient, these crispy potatoes with a tender, creamy middle, are the perfect side dish for almost any meal. These are the best potatoes around!

 

Not to toot my own horn but this is one of the best recipes for roasted baby potatoes. Full of flavor and amazing texture, you won’t be able to stop eating them.

Every time I make these roasted potatoes for dinner my kids thank me. It’s one of those recipes that is so easy, it’s hard to even call it a recipe.

The secret to the potatoes is using Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix. You might remember seeing this mix growing up because it makes the best salad dressing.

This seasoning also makes great potatoes! Combined with some olive oil, salt, and pepper, you have a simple side dish that everyone will love.

Roasted baby potatoes ingredients

• Potatoes – I like using about 2 pounds of small potatoes like baby gold potatoes, baby red potatoes, or the baby mulitcolor potatoes.
• Olive oil – Oil helps the potatoes crisp up.
• Italian seasoning – I like using the Good Seasonings Italian Dressing Mix. You can typically find it by the salad dressings in the grocery store.
• Salt and pepper

How to make oven roasted small potatoes

This is a super simple recipe to make at home. Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe plus a video.

Step one: Prep – Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Make sure the oven rack is in the middle of the oven. Cut the potatoes in half.

Step two: Season – Place the potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Step three: Toss the potatoes in the oil and seasonings. Make sure to get them all coated. Place the potatoes cut side down on the baking sheet.

Step four: Roast the potatoes for 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Serve warm.

Heather’s recipe tips

• Make sure the each potato gets coated with oil and seasoning.
• For the crispiest potatoes, make sure to place the potato halves cut side down on the baking sheet.
• Space out the potatoes on the baking sheet as much as you can for even baking.
• The baking time might vary depending on the size of the potatoes.
• You can add shredded parmesan cheese to the potatoes before baking.

How to store leftovers

Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

You can reheat them in the oven at 375 degrees or in the air fryer.

What to serve with roasted baby potatoes

You can serve these potatoes with a variety of different things. I few of my favorites include:

• Meat: Serve with things like pork tenderloin, chicken, steak, or meatloaf.
• Vegetables: Serve alongside vegetables like green beans, roasted vegetables, asparagus, and salad.
• Holidays: I love serving these potatoes during the holidays with other sides like stuffing, corn pudding, and pineapple casserole.

Common questions

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