**Pan-Roasted Potatoes: Crispy on the Outside, Fluffy on the Inside**
Pan-roasted potatoes, a culinary classic, are a versatile and delicious side dish that can elevate any meal. With a crispy golden-brown exterior and a fluffy, tender interior, these potatoes are a delightful treat for the senses. This article presents three enticing pan-roasted potato recipes, each offering unique flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Herb-Roasted Potatoes, bursting with the aroma of fresh herbs, to the smoky and spicy Chili-Roasted Potatoes, and the tangy and garlicky Lemon-Roasted Potatoes, these recipes guarantee a perfect potato experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, these recipes are easy to follow and promise a delightful culinary journey. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your pan, and embark on a pan-roasted potato adventure that will leave you craving more.
PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON-GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND POTATOES
A delicious one-pan dinner that tastes like you cooked all day but only takes a small amount of hands-on time. Great flavor and easy clean-up! We make extra sprouts, my family loves them.
Provided by LAMBR
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned but still soft, about 5 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Coat a large baking dish or cast iron skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Arrange lemon slices in a single layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Stir remaining 5 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
- Toss Brussels sprouts in lemon juice mixture to coat; transfer to the prepared baking dish with a slotted spoon, draining excess liquid back into the bowl.
- Place bacon on top of the Brussels sprouts.
- Toss potatoes in the same lemon juice mixture used for the Brussels sprouts.
- Remove potatoes with slotted spoon and arrange along the inside edge of the baking dish.
- Coat chicken breast halves thoroughly in the remaining lemon mixture.
- Place chicken breasts skin-side up in the skillet; pour any remaining lemon juice mixture over chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 795 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 136.5 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 56.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 830.7 mg, Sugar 5 g
SHEET PAN ROASTED GARLIC-BALSAMIC PORK TENDERLOIN WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking pan with aluminum foil. Grease the foil with oil or cooking spray.
- Place the tenderloins in the center of the prepared pan and set aside.
- Combine the 1/2 cup oil with the vinegar, honey, garlic, onion, rosemary, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Reserve 2/3 cup of the marinade in a small saucepan. Stir the potatoes and carrots into the large bowl. Toss to combine.
- Drizzle 1/3 cup of the reserved marinade over the pork, coating all the sides. Set the remaining 1/3 cup marinade aside to serve as a sauce. Scatter the potatoes and carrots evenly around the pork. Roast in the oven until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 50 minutes. Let the pork rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- While the pork is resting, heat the remaining marinade in the small saucepan.
- Slice the pork and drizzle with the warm marinade.
PAN-ROASTED PORK CHOPS & POTATOES
An easy marinade gives these chops lots of flavor, the crumb coating packs on crunch and Brussels sprouts add nutrition! -Char Ouellette, Colton, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place pork chops and 1/2 cup salad dressing in a large bowl; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Refrigerate remaining salad dressing., Preheat oven to 400°. Cut each potato lengthwise into 12 wedges. Arrange potatoes and Brussels sprouts in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle vegetables with remaining salad dressing; toss to coat. Roast 20 minutes., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Pat pork dry with paper towels. Stir vegetables; place pork chops over top. Roast 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°. Preheat broiler., In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper; stir in butter. Top pork with crumb mixture. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BROWN BUTTER, HAZELNUTS AND WHITE TRUFFLE OIL WITH ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- For the potatoes: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, toss the fingerling potatoes with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the potatoes to a roasting pan and bake for about 25 minutes. Test with fork for tenderness. Remove them from oven to a bowl and set aside.
- For the asparagus: Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the asparagus and blanch until they become bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove and plunge into an ice bath or rinse under cold water.
- For the scallops: Heat a nonstick saute pan over medium heat until very hot and add the olive oil. Season scallops lightly with salt and pepper. When oil is hot, add the scallops and saute the first side until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes. Turn the scallops over, and after 1 minute, add the butter and the hazelnuts. When scallops are seared, transfer them to a plate and keep warm.
- Add lemon juice to the butter and hazelnuts. When the butter has browned add the 2 tablespoons of the chopped parsley. (Add 1 or 2 drops of white truffle oil to the butter, if desired.)
- Toss the potatoes and asparagus in the brown butter until heated through. Transfer the vegetables to a serving platter. Position the scallops over the vegetables and garnish with chopped parsley. Drizzle remaining brown butter over scallops and serve.
PAN-ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES
Aromatic rosemary and garlic add depth to roasted potatoes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add potatoes, cut sides down, and garlic; cook, turning potatoes occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add rosemary and 1/2 cup water; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook, turning potatoes occasionally, until tender and water has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes (check after 15 minutes and add more water if potatoes are not done).
- Strip leaves from rosemary sprigs; discard stems and scatter leaves. Season potatoes with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g
PAN-ROASTED POTATOES
Enjoy one of life's simplest pleasures: roasted potatoes with fresh rosemary.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Peel potatoes if desired; cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. In 15x10x1-inch pan, toss potatoes, onion, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil.
- Roast 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese; toss until potatoes are evenly coated. Roat about 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
PAN-SEARED FILET MIGNON WITH ROASTED POTATOES AND MERLOT SAUCE
Steps:
- Make garnish:
- In a medium saucepan of salted boiling water blanch onions 3 minutes, or until barely tender, and drain in a colander. Peel skin away from each onion, keeping it attached at root end, and pat onion dry. In a heavy saucepan heat 2 cups oil until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F. and fry onions in 2 batches until crisp and brown, about 1 minute. Transfer onions as fried with a slotted spoon to paper towels and drain. Season onions with salt and pepper and cool. Onions may be made 8 hours ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. and oil 2 baking sheets.
- Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange in one layer on baking sheets. Lightly brush slices with some oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast potatoes in middle and lower thirds of oven until golden brown and tender, about 35 minutes, and keep warm.
- Pat filets mignons dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large heavy skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown filets on both sides, without crowding, about 5 minutes total. Transfer filets to a shallow baking pan and roast in middle of oven about 10 minutes for medium-rare.
- On each of 6 plates fan 3 potato slices and top with a filet. Drizzle filets with some sauce and garnish with onions. Serve remaining sauce on the side.
GREEN OLIVE, LEMON, AND GARLIC-ROASTED LEG OF LAMB WITH POTATOES AND PAN GRAVY
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- With a vegetable peeler remove zest from lemon and reserve lemon. Pit olives. In a food processor finely chop zest, olives, garlic, and parsley with 2 tablespoons oil.
- Peel potatoes and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. In a large flameproof roasting pan toss potatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons oil to coat and season with salt and pepper. Arrange lamb on potatoes and with the tip of a sharp small knife cut small slits all over lamb. Rub olive mixture over lamb, pushing it into slits. Halve reserved lemon and squeeze juice over lamb. Season lamb with salt and pepper and roast with potatoes in middle of oven 20 minutes.
- Reduce temperature to 350°F.
- Roast lamb and potatoes, loosening potatoes from pan with a metal spatula and turning them occasionally, 1 hour more, or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 135°F. Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let stand while making gravy. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and keep warm.
- Make gravy:
- In a cup with your fingers blend together flour and butter. Add wine and water to roasting pan and deglaze pan over moderately high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits. Transfer mixture to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk in flour mixture, whisking until incorporated, and simmer gravy, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. With a slotted spoon remove any potato pieces from gravy.
- Garnish lamb with lemon halves and olive branches and serve with gravy and potatoes.
PAN ROASTED VENISON WITH SPICY CRANBERRY MEXICAN CINNAMON SAUCE WITH WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES
Provided by Bobby Flay
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Combine gin, port, thyme and juniper berries in a medium shallow baking dish. Add the venison and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat until almost smoking. Remove the venison from the marinade and shake off excess. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook on one side until golden brown. Turn over, reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until medium-rare, 3-4 minutes.
- Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery and carrots and cook until soft. Raise the heat to high and add the port, cook until dry. Add the spices, cranberry juice, and chicken stock. Strain the sauce and discard solids. Return to pan to heat, whisk in the cold butter, stir in cranberries, and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a bowl mash potatoes with rest of ingredients.
PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND SMASHED POTATOES
Seven simple ingredients are the building blocks for this pan-roasted chicken dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium saucepan, bring potatoes to a boil in salted water and cook until tender when pierced with a knife, 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium-high. Cook chicken, skin side down, until golden and crisp, 5 minutes. Flip, then add shallots; cook until chicken is browned, 5 minutes. Flip shallots, then transfer skillet to oven. Roast until chicken is cooked through, 15 minutes.
- Reserve 3/4 cup cooking water from potatoes. Drain potatoes and return to pan. Add 2 teaspoons oil, lemon zest, and reserved cooking water; season with salt and pepper and roughly mash.
- Transfer chicken and shallots to a platter and heat skillet over medium. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil and garlic and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Gradually add spinach, and toss until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Serve chicken with shallots, potatoes, and spinach.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 g, Cholesterol 3 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 38 g
PAN-ROASTED RED POTATOES
Pan-roasting in duck fat gives these potatoes a luxurious flavor that can't be added any other way. These potatoes will step up your breakfast game and have everyone beg you to make them again and again! This also makes a wonderful breakfast dish; just serve alongside some eggs and bacon and you are all set!
Provided by Shyla Lane
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 11m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt duck fat in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add potatoes; cook, stirring minimally, until potatoes are golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Combine parsley, salt, and white pepper in a bowl; toss over cooked potatoes to coat evenly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 585.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
PAN ROASTED SPANISH-LEMON DRUMSTICKS WITH POTATOES
This is easy to make and it a hit with the whole family. The spice can be adjusted according to your families prefer taste. Yummy!
Provided by Chef Mia
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Leg Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Mix chicken with paprika, half of the olive oil, half of the garlic, half of the salt, and half of the pepper together in a bowl until evenly coated. Toss potatoes with remaining olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl; add lemon slices and toss well.
- Arrange chicken in a roasting pan and surround chicken with potatoes and lemon slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes; rotate and flip chicken and potatoes. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 138.3 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 44.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 438.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
PAN-FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB WITH ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES, PICKLED RAMPS, AND LEMON PUREE
Serve up a fresh, seasonal menu featuring soft-shell crabs and ramps, sure signs of spring, with this recipe from Momofuku chef David Chang.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the ramps: Separate white and green parts of ramps, reserving green parts for potatoes. Place white parts of ramps in container and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, mix together hot water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and schichimi togarashi, kochukaru, and white peppercorns, if using; bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Pour cooled mixture over ramps and cover; transfer to refrigerator for at least 3 days and up to 1 month. Drain before using.
- Make the potatoes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place potatoes, garlic, and thyme in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover; generously season with salt. Place over medium-high heat and simmer just until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and spread out on a baking sheet to cool completely.
- Cut cooled potatoes lengthwise on the bias. Heat grapeseed oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and place potatoes cut-side down in skillet. Transfer to oven and cook until a nice brown crust appears, about 20 minutes. Return to stove over medium-high heat and add butter; cook basting with oil and butter mixture. Add reserved greens from ramps to skillet and season with salt; toss to combine and remove from heat.
- Make the crabs: Meanwhile, heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season crabs with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook until red and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn crabs and add garlic, thyme, lemon slices, if using, and butter. Cook, basting with butter, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Spread 1 tablespoon lemon puree on each of 4 plates. Top with potatoes and crab; garnish with pickled ramps and serve immediately.
SHEET-PAN CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA WITH ROASTED POTATOES AND CRISPY KALE
Fancy enough for company but easy enough for a weeknight, this complete Italian-inspired meal is cooked on two baking sheets, making cleanup a breeze.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Chicken Potato Bake Kid-Friendly Dinner Kale Quick and Healthy Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Sheet-Pan Dinner Small Plates
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 425°F. Arrange chicken cutlets in a single layer on rimmed baking sheet and season with 1/2 tsp. pepper. Place 1 sage leaf on top of each cutlet, then wrap each in 1 slice of prosciutto, starting from the top and wrapping in a single layer, making sure cutlet stays flat.
- Finely chop remaining 4 sage leaves and toss with potatoes, garlic, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper on second rimmed baking sheet.
- Cook chicken in upper third of oven and potatoes in lower third until prosciutto is crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken registers 165°F, 12-14 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk anchovies, vinegar, honey, and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl; add kale and toss to coat.
- Remove both baking sheets from oven; let chicken rest. Spread kale evenly over potatoes and return to upper third of oven. Roast until potatoes are tender and kale is browned at edges, about 5 minutes more.
- Divide chicken among 4 plates. Serve potatoes and kale alongside.
PAN ROASTED SALMON STEAKS WITH SHERRY VINEGAR-HONEY GLAZE AND SPICY TOMATO RELISH AND PARSLEYED POTATOES
Steps:
- For the Spicy Tomato Relish: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. For the Salmon: In a small saucepan over high heat, reduce the vinegar to 1/4 cup. In a mixing bowl, combine the vinegar syrup with the mustard, honey and ancho chile powder and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat the tablespoon of oil in a medium saute pan until almost smoking. Brush the salmon on both sides with the glaze. Place in the pan and cook until lightly golden brown. Place in the oven and continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes for medium doneness. Remove from the oven brush again with the glaze. For the Potatoes: Melt the butter over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add the potatoes and toss to coat with the butter, let cook 5 minutes. Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.;
PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ZA'ATAR, POTATOES, AND GREENS
A tip when making this chicken dinner: Cutting slashes into the meat helps it absorb the flavor of the za'atar (herb) rub in this easy one-sheet pan meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a small bowl, mix za'atar with 2 tablespoons oil and 2 teaspoons salt.
- With a sharp knife, cut two 1-inch-long slashes in each piece of chicken, through skin and down to bone. Rub za'atar mixture all over chicken and into slashes.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast in lower third of oven, stirring once, until starting to brown, about 20 minutes. Toss onion with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper; add to baking sheet along with chicken pieces and lemon halves. Roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest parts of chicken (not touching bones) registers about 150 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Switch oven to broiler setting. Move baking sheet to upper third of oven; broil until chicken is browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle kale lightly with oil; season with salt and pepper. Scatter kale over chicken and broil until just wilted and thermometer inserted into thickest parts of chicken registers 165 degrees, 1 to 2 minutes more. Let cool slightly, then squeeze lemon halves over chicken. Remove chicken to a platter; toss vegetables together and serve alongside.
PAN ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH POTATOES (WW)
Copied from a Weight Watchers Cookbook. I have some dieters coming for Thanksgiving this year. I believe the recipe stated that you can use fingerling potatoes or red potatoes but I alway have red potatoes on hand so that is why I listed red potatoes as the potato ingredient.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine potatoes with enough water to cover by 2 inches in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Boil 1 minute and remove the pan from the heat and let stand in the cooking liquid until partially cooked; about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and then add the Brussels sprouts.
- Cook until light green, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook until the Brussels sprouts begin to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the potatoes, salt and pepper and cook until the veggies are tender, 5-7 minutes longer.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.5, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 318.5, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 4.1
PAN-ROASTED POTATOES
Enjoy one of life's simplest pleasures: roasted potatoes with fresh rosemary.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Peel potatoes if desired; cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. In 15x10x1-inch pan, toss potatoes, onion, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil.
- Roast 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese; toss until potatoes are evenly coated. Roat about 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
PAN-ROASTED MARBLE POTATOES
A colorful combination of red, gold, and purple baby potatoes is pan-roasted with bacon and rosemary for a simple and delicious side or as a tasty start for potato salad.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place bacon into a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until bacon begins to soften and give off its fat, about 2 minutes. Add potatoes and season with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir potatoes and bacon until bacon browns and potatoes begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Cover skillet and cook for 5 minutes; stir. Repeat steps, covering and cooking for 5 minutes and stirring until potatoes are tender and a tip of a knife inserts easily, 15 to 20 more minutes.
- Adjust salt and black pepper to taste; sprinkle chopped rosemary over potatoes, stir, and remove from heat. Drizzle rice vinegar over potatoes and stir to dissolve any browned bits of food stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
- Transfer potatoes to a serving dish and top with a rosemary sprig.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 214.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Choose the Right Potatoes: Select firm, unblemished potatoes with a thin skin for even cooking and a crisp texture. Varieties like Yukon Gold, Red Potatoes, and Baby Potatoes work well.
- Cut Potatoes Evenly: Uniformly sized potato pieces ensure they cook evenly. Aim for 1-inch cubes or wedges for a balanced texture.
- Soak Potatoes in Water: Soaking the potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes before cooking removes excess starch, resulting in crispier potatoes.
- Dry Potatoes Thoroughly: Pat the potatoes dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess moisture. This promotes a golden-brown crust.
- Use the Right Pan: Choose a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet with a lid for even heat distribution and to prevent burning.
- Heat the Pan First: Preheat the pan over medium-high heat before adding the potatoes. This creates a hot surface for searing and crisping.
- Don't Crowd the Pan: Avoid overcrowding the pan with potatoes, as this will hinder even cooking and prevent a crispy texture.
- Season Generously: Sprinkle the potatoes with salt, pepper, and herbs like rosemary, thyme, or paprika before cooking. You can also add garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor.
- Flip the Potatoes Regularly: Use a spatula to gently flip the potatoes every few minutes to ensure even cooking and a golden-brown color on all sides.
- Add Butter or Oil: Adding a tablespoon of butter or olive oil to the pan helps create a flavorful crust and adds richness to the potatoes.
Conclusion:
With careful attention to detail and these essential tips, you can elevate your pan-roasted potatoes from a simple side dish to a culinary masterpiece. Experiment with different seasonings, herbs, and cooking techniques to discover your preferred flavor combinations. Remember, the key to perfect roasted potatoes lies in choosing the right potatoes, cutting them evenly, and cooking them in a hot pan with plenty of space. Embrace your culinary creativity and enjoy this versatile dish that complements a wide range of meals.
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