Potatoes are my favorite comfort food. I cook them in every possible way, from a simple baked or garlic roasted to an au gratin dish or buttery mashed potatoes. My red skin potato salad is legendary amongst loved ones for its creaminess and flavor bouquet. However, my favorite lunches are always paired with this Roasted Russet PotatoRecipe.
Today’s recipe is oven-roasted russet potatoes and they are sure to become your new favorite side dish! The russet potato recipe is one of the classic side dishes that everyone should know how to prepare. Super easy to make, they pair perfectly with a variety of main dishes.
Russet Potato FAQs
Even though this is one of the easiest side dish recipes I know, you never know enough about the cooking process of a dish. You are already used to my style of letting you know every essential detail about a new recipe, so this FAQ section is not a surprise for anyone.
What are the characteristics of russet potatoes? The Russet potato is large and oblong, with rough, brown skin and white, starchy flesh inside.
What is the difference between a normal potato and a russet potato? The Russet potato is the most common variety of potatoes grown and used in the US and is typically the variety that comes to mind when people think of potatoes.
What is the difference between a russet potato and a red or yellow potato? The russet potato is lower in moisture and has a higher starch content. Its low moisture and high starch content make it ideal for French fries, baked potatoes, and roasting.
What is the difference between an Idaho and a russet potato? There is no difference, Idaho potato is another name for the russet potato.
Is the russet potato the same as a baking potato? Russets are often called baking potatoes since brown-skinned, oblong-shaped potatoes are most often used for baking.
What are russet potatoes good for? Russet potatoes are one of the most used types of potatoes out there. They are great for baking, mashing, roasting, and French fries. They’re also perfect for potato chips. So, their versatility is the benefit that makes them so popular. They are the most common potato variety used for both baked potatoes and French fries.
What other potatoes are similar to russet potatoes? Yukon Gold potatoes are the best substitute for Russet potatoes. They have thinner skin and a more buttery texture, so they are great for mashing, but can also be used for baking, or frying. Red potatoes can also be a good alternative for baking but do not work as well for mashed potatoes because they can be waxy. This is why red and yellow potatoes are sometimes referred to as wax potatoes.
How to Make Roasted Russet Potatoes
With their perfectly crisp edges and creamy, tender inside, this Russet Potato recipe will become your everyday side dish. A versatile and delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with just about any meal. Not to mention that the ingredient list is super simple and you can adapt it to your own taste. Just be creative when it comes to seasonings and transform the recipe as much as you prefer!
Russet Potato in the Oven Ingredient List
First of all, let’s find out what we need in order to prepare this russet potato recipe. Don’t worry; this is one of the simplest ingredient lists!
6 medium russet potatoes
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 1/2 fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Easy Step-by-Step Recipe
Now that you gather all the ingredients you need, next, you should read this step-by-step recipe, before actually preparing it. I always advise my beloved readers to read the instructions twice: first – before preparing the recipe and second – while they are cooking it. In this way, you’ll be able to predict the next step and you’ll be 100% ready to rock any recipe, no matter how hard it is.
First of all, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Then, cut potatoes into 1-1/2-inch pieces.
Toss potato pieces with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
Next, spread the potato pieces into a coated baking dish.
Roast the russet potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender, turning halfway through.
Finally, sprinkle them with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy the russet potato with your favorite main dish or just with some dips.
Baked Russet Potatoe Modifications
Although this is a very simple recipe there are a couple things you can do to switch up the flavors and encance your oven roasted poatoes.
Make them cajun potatoes by substituting the rosemary with 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning
Make them garlic potatoes by adding 2 teaspoons of minced garlic or 1 teaspoon of garlic poweder. You can keep or remove the rosemary to your taste.
Make them herb potatoes by adding 2 teaspoons of dried Italian seasoning or herbs de Provence.
The great thing about simple roasted potatoes is that they are easy to spice up according to your taste.
The roasted russet potato recipe is one of the classic side dishes that everyone should know how to prepare. Super easy to make, the roasted russet potatoes pair perfectly with a variety of main dishes.
Here is probably everyone’s favorite part of the article: the video instructions for the russet potato recipe. Even though it is one of the easiest side dish recipes I’ve ever prepared, I, however, recommend you also read the step-by-step recipe, not only watch the video instructions. Keep in mind that when I make these video recipes, I don’t add too much text, as I count on you to first read the written recipe.
Enjoy Your Russet Potatoes!
Finally, the perfect candidate for any meal, being a super delicious and flavored side dish – the russet potato recipe is ready! Even though they tend to sound like a boring side dish, you’ll see how they will satisfy any little greedy monster. Just toss your favorite seasonings before cooking and pair them with your favorite main dish! My kids just adore the russet potato recipe as much as I love to prepare it with the simplest ingredients.
However, now it’s time for you to share your experience with the Roasted Russet Potatoes recipe with me. So, tell everything about the recipe in the comments section below. As well, please, don’t hesitate to ask any further questions about our favorite side dish recipe. I will make sure to answer you as soon as possible!
Last but not least, if you are a big potato lover like myself, give the next recipes a try:
CREAMY GRATINATED POTATOES RECIPE CRISPY GARLIC ROASTED POTATOESRED SKIN POTATO SALAD WITH EGGS AND BACON
Rosie
Rosie is the proud owner of two rescue cats and her current obsessions are fitness, photography, and ethnic cuisine. Her mission is to share easy and scrumptious recipes that anyone, even the busiest of readers, can recreate.
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