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    Aug 13, 2021 · Modified: Aug 9, 2021 by Lily · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Butter Roasted Baby Gold Potatoes

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    butter roasted baby potatoes

    Butter roasted baby gold potatoes are a simple and delicious way to prepare baby Yukon gold potatoes in the oven. These baby potatoes cook quickly (about 25 minutes) in a 400℉ (205℃) convection oven and can be prepared at the same time as baked chicken wings or served as is.

    Italian and butter roasted baby potatoes

    If you like potatoes, check out these other recipes for how to make french fries and cilantro garlic fried potatoes.

    What I Love About This Recipe

    I love how simple and delicious this recipe is. My favorite type of potato is the Yukon gold potato, and these baby Yukon gold potatoes are so soft and buttery. I think butter roasted Yukon gold potatoes taste better than fried potatoes, so this is my go to recipe for a potato side dish. Another great thing about these roasted baby potatoes is that they are easily customizable by adding some chili flakes, dried herbs, or a squeeze of lemon after they come out of the oven.

    Ingredient Notes

    ingredients needed to make butter roasted baby yukon gold potatoes
    • Baby Yukon gold potatoes: This recipe works with other baby potatoes, however the cooking time might be slightly different. Additionally, large Yukon gold potatoes can be used in lieu of baby potatoes as long as you chop the potatoes into a similar size piece (about 1" cubes).
    • Butter: I highly recommend Kerrygold salted butter for this recipe.
    • Salt: Different salts have different saltiness levels, so most of my recipes say "salt to taste". I like Himalayan pink salt or flaked sea salt for this recipe.

    See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for quantities.

    How To Make Butter Roasted Potatoes

    Heat the oven to 400℉ (205℃) on convection bake. If your oven doesn't have convection bake, set the oven to 425℉ (220℃) without the convection fan.

    Wash the baby potatoes and drain. Cut the baby potato in half. Place the flat side down on the cutting board, and cut the baby potato into quarters.

    • cut the baby gold potato down the center using a knife
    • place the flat side down of the baby gold potato and cut into fourths

    Place the quartered baby Yukon gold potatoes into a bowl.

    • baby yukon gold potatoes quartered on a cutting board
    • baby golden yellow potatoes in a white bowl

    In a microwave safe dish, melt the butter in the microwave for about 15 seconds or until completely melted.

    Hint: Cover the butter with a paper towel so it doesn't create a mess.

    melted butter and chopped yellow potatoes in a bowl

    Pour the melted butter over the quartered Yukon gold baby potatoes.

    Hint: Mix the melted butter well throughout the chopped baby potatoes so that all surfaces are fully coated.

    Add a parchment paper to a baking sheet. Lay the potatoes with the skin-side down on the baking sheet.

    • adding melted kerrygold butter onto the chopped yukon gold potatoes
    • lay the yukon gold potatoes with the skin side down on the baking sheet

    Sprinkle salt onto the quartered baby potatoes. Pop these butter potatoes in the oven for about 25 minutes or until a fork pierces the potatoes easily.

    • sprinkle some salt over the potatoes prior to putting them in the oven
    • roasted baby gold potatoes on a baking sheet

    Mix the potatoes around on the baking sheet to soak up some of the melted butter. Taste the potatoes to see if more salt is needed. Sprinkle some dried Italian herbs (optional).

    close up view of butter roasted potatoes

    Tips and Tricks

    • Coat all surfaces of the quartered potatoes with melted butter.
    • Roast with the skin side down. The skin makes a barrier to the baking sheet, so the potatoes won't stick.
    • For extra buttery potatoes, add an extra tablespoon of melted butter onto the potatoes once they get pulled out of the oven.
    butter roasted potatoes in a bowl

    Variations and Substitutions

    Buttery roasted golden baby potatoes are pretty perfect just as they are, however, there are a few things you can do to jazz things up a bit.

    • Dried Italian Herb Seasoning - Add some dried Italian herb seasoning after the potatoes have finished roasting.
    • Chili flakes - Spicy things up a bit with some chili flakes.
    • Lemon - Squeeze some lemon over these butter roasted potatoes after they have cooked in the oven. Serve immediately so they don't get soggy.
    • Change the fat - You can make these roasted potatoes with olive oil, avocado oil, ghee, or coconut oil. Butter has a lower smoke point than frying oils, but I've not run into any problems baking these. Sometimes, I mix the fats together for a very flavorful roasted potatoes. For example, I use 1 tablespoon of each: olive oil, butter, and coconut oil.
    • roasted butter and salt baby potatoes
    • close up of Italian seasoning on roasted baby potatoes

    Equipment

    • Chef's knife and cutting board.
    • Baking sheet with parchment paper. I do not recommend using aluminum foil because the potatoes have a tendency to stick. Parchment paper is the easiest solution for baking potatoes without the headache of having to scrub the pan.

    Storage

    I'm not a fan of reheating crispy roasted potatoes, so I don't recommend reheating or freezing these.

    FAQs

    Is it necessary to parboil potatoes before roasting?

    It is not necessary to parboil potatoes before roasting, especially when the potatoes are cute into small cubes.

    How do you get crispy roasted potatoes?

    The key to crispy roasted potatoes with a tender inside is to bake the potatoes at the right oven temperature and time. Also, avoid any time of liquid other than a fat will help the potatoes to crispy up in the oven.

    Do you wash baby potatoes before cooking?

    Yes, I wash the baby potatoes before cooking. However, I make sure to fully dry the potatoes before cutting them.

    Can you roast potatoes ahead of time and reheat?

    Yes and no. You can pop the potatoes back in the oven if they have not been in the refrigerator without much change to texture and taste. However, if the potatoes have been refrigerated, reheating them in the oven will result in dry potatoes.

    roasted butter potatoes with dried Italian herbs sprinkled on top

    Serve This Recipe With

    • Slow Roasted Lamb Shanks In Foil Packets
    • Baked Chicken Wings With Shawarma Seasoning
    • Steelhead Trout with Garlic Lime Butter Sauce
    • Sautéed Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

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    butter roasted baby potatoes

    Butter Roasted Baby Gold Potatoes


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    • Author: Lily
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 6 1x
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    Sheet pan butter roasted baby Yukon gold potatoes are a super simple, 3 ingredient side dish recipe made with butter, salt, and potatoes.


    Ingredients

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    • 1.5 lbs (24 oz or 680 grams) baby golden potatoes
    • 2 tbsp (or 28 grams) salted butter
    • ½ tsp Italian herb seasoning (optional)
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    1. Heat the oven to 400 ℉ (205 ℃) convection. See note 1.
    2. Wash the baby gold potatoes and dry. Cut the potatoes into quarters by first slicing in half, then cutting the halves into quarters.
    3. Melt the butter in the microwave. Pour the melted butter over the quartered baby potatoes.
    4. Mix the melted butter and baby potatoes well, evenly coating the surface of the potatoes.
    5. Spread the potatoes on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place the skin side down of the baby potatoes. Sprinkle salt on top of the potatoes.
    6. Place the baking sheet in the middle of the oven for 25 minutes or until the potatoes can easily be pierced with a fork.
    7. Serve immediately. See note 2.

    Equipment

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    Notes

    1. If your oven doesn't have convection, heat to regular bake at 425 ℉ (220 ℃).
    2. If needing to reheat these potatoes, just pop them back in the oven for 5 minutes at the same cooking temperature.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ½ cup
    • Calories: 183 calories
    • Sugar: 0 g
    • Sodium: 76 mg
    • Fat: 8 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 24 g
    • Fiber: 1 g
    • Protein: 3 g
    • Cholesterol: 10 mg

    Keywords: roasted baby potatoes, butter roasted potatoes, baby Yukon gold potatoes, butter roasted baby potatoes

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    Howdy! My name Lilian, but my friends call me Lily. I'm the founder and one of the recipe authors here at The Matbakh. I enjoy sunsets, long walks on the beach, meaningful relationships, and anything related to food. I'm so happy you are here!

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    1. Joan Daniels says

      August 28, 2021 at 12:09 pm

      I was afraid the oven was a little too hot for the butter, but these cooked up nicely.

      ★★★★★

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      • Lily says

        August 28, 2021 at 12:21 pm

        Thanks for the comment!

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