Herb Roasted Cast Iron Red Potatoes Recipe
Herb roasted cast iron red potatoes are easy to make and have a delightfully crispy skin on them while still being tender inside.
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How to Get Crispy Red Potatoes in Cast Iron
Red potatoes are a good choice for roasting because they hold together well and their skins add texture and color to the finished dish. When I want potatoes with a browned outside and a tender center, I like using cast iron. A properly heated pan holds heat well, and that helps the surfaces touching the pan develop the golden edges that make roasted potatoes appealing. The goal is to give the pieces room to roast rather than letting them steam in a crowded skillet.
Cutting the potatoes into reasonably similar pieces helps them finish at about the same time. Smaller pieces expose more surface area for browning, while oversized chunks may take longer to soften inside. Dry the potatoes after washing so excess moisture doesn't interfere with roasting. Then follow the seasoning and cooking method in the Tasty Recipe Card, coating the pieces evenly rather than leaving most of the herbs and oil at the bottom of the bowl.
Choosing Herbs and Avoiding Burned Seasonings
One of the benefits of growing culinary herbs is being able to change an ordinary potato side dish with flavors you already have. Rosemary, thyme and parsley are familiar partners for potatoes, but fresh and dried herbs behave differently in the oven. Dried leaves can become bitter if they scorch, while tender fresh herbs may be better added closer to serving. Use the combination in the recipe card first, then experiment with small changes once you know how the original tastes.
If your cast iron pan is already well seasoned, it shouldn't require an excessive amount of oil to keep properly prepared potatoes from sticking. More oil does not automatically mean crispier potatoes. Give the pieces space, avoid stirring every minute, and let them develop color before turning them. Pan size, oven temperature and the water content of the potatoes all affect how the batch cooks, which is why visual cues are useful alongside the recipe timing.
What to Serve with Herb Roasted Red Potatoes
These potatoes make an easy separate side dish for roast chicken, steak or another main course. They also fit a holiday meal when you want a familiar vegetable with a more rustic presentation. If you're cooking several dishes at once, keep in mind that a crowded oven or a change in temperature can affect how quickly the potatoes brown. You may need to adjust the timing so they come to the table hot rather than sitting while the main dish finishes.
Leftovers can be reheated in a skillet or oven to restore some of their texture. A microwave will warm them, but it usually won't bring back the same crisp surface. For more ideas, see how to cook in cast iron pans and cast iron chicken breast with herbs.
Why Make Cast Iron Red Potatoes
Red potatoes are another way to get some variety into your diet.
It is good to mix up the colors of your vegetables from time to time.
However, what I love the best about red potatoes is their small size.
Simply cut them into quarters and toss them into the cast iron skillet and you end up with roasted potatoes that fit perfectly on the end of a fork.
Roasting red potatoes in a cast iron skillet also means easier clean up because properly seasoned cast iron is non-stick.
The other thing I really love is that this recipe is so versatile.
I included the instructions below for making these in an oven, however they are just as easy to make on a BBQ grill, over an open fire or on top of a stove or wood burning stove.
Best of all, as long as you know how to control the temperature of the heat on the BBQ grill, open fire or wood burning stove the cooking time is exactly the same.
On top of a stove, I recommend a medium heat setting.
Here is my recipe.
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Herb Roasted Cast Iron Red Potatoes Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 8 red potatoes
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and quarter the red potatoes.
- Place the cut up red potatoes in a cast iron skillet.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the red potatoes.
- Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, pepper and herbs over the top of the potatoes.
- Do not stir the potatoes to mix everything up!
- Place the cast iron skillet on the lower rack of the oven.
- Turn the oven on and set it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the oven is preheated, set the timer to 25 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, remove the cast iron skillet from the oven and stir the potatoes.
- Return the cast iron skillet to the lower rack of the oven and set the timer for 20 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, remove the skillet from the oven and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Vegetables
- Method: Oven
Final Thoughts About The Herb Roasted Cast Iron Red Potatoes Recipe
As far as I am concerned, making an easy, delicious side dish that goes so well with meat simply does not get any easier than this cast iron red potatoes recipe.
Of course, you can adapt it so it works with any type of potatoes you have on hand.
For smaller potatoes, I would either leave them whole or check them after about 30 minutes of cooking.
Cut larger potatoes into smaller chunks or simply plan to cook them slightly longer.
I would estimate Russet potatoes that are quartered would need to cook for about an hour.
Another possible adaption for this cast iron red potatoes recipe is to try different herbs.
Some herbs that work well with potatoes include thyme, rosemary and parsley, to name just a few.
I hope you enjoy this recipe and do feel free to leave comments below.
I highly recommend the following articles:
- Make Your Own C-Spice Seasoning Blend
- Cast Iron Steak Recipe
- Best Oven Chicken Breast Recipe Using Cast Iron Skillet
- How To Cook In Cast Iron Pans
- Benefits Of Using Cast Iron For Cooking
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