Description
These perfectly crispy honey roasted potatoes offer a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors with a golden, crunchy exterior and tender inside. Enhanced with garlic, rosemary, and an optional tangy Dijon mustard glaze, they make a delicious side dish for any meal. Optional additions like cooked turkey bacon and fresh parsley elevate the dish further.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ pounds (1.1 kg) baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional, for tanginess)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins:
- 2–3 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the potatoes.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Wash and Halve Potatoes: Thoroughly wash the baby potatoes then cut them in half to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Dry Potatoes: Pat the halved potatoes dry with a clean towel to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a crispy texture.
- Make the Glaze: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard (if using), garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful glaze.
- Coat Potatoes: Toss the dried potatoes in the glaze until they are fully coated, ensuring every piece is covered with the mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the potatoes cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer to promote even roasting and browning.
- Roast Potatoes: Roast the potatoes in the oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to achieve a golden, crisp edge on all sides.
- Add Optional Toppings: After roasting, sprinkle the chopped cooked turkey bacon and fresh parsley over the potatoes for added flavor and garnish.
- Serve: Serve the honey roasted potatoes warm as a delicious side dish and enjoy!
Notes
- Patting the potatoes dry before coating them is crucial to getting crispy edges.
- Dijon mustard adds a nice tanginess but can be omitted for a sweeter flavor.
- Using baby potatoes ensures the dish cooks evenly and quickly.
- Flipping the potatoes halfway through roasting promotes even browning.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon and garnish with extra parsley or herbs.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to regain crispiness.
