Description
Ina Garten’s mustard roasted potatoes elevate simple side dishes with French-inspired elegance. Crispy exteriors and creamy centers make this recipe a classic comfort that brings European charm to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ lbs (1.13 kg) small red potatoes (or small Yukon Gold potatoes)
- 2 yellow onions
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) good olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) whole-grain mustard
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- kosher salt
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) with rack positioned in the middle for optimal roasting performance.
- Potato Transformation: Slice potatoes into consistent halves or quarters, creating uniform pieces that will ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Onion Preparation: Peel and trim onions, then slice into delicate half-moon shapes that will caramelize beautifully during roasting.
- Seasoning Fusion: Spread potatoes and onions on a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil generously, ensuring complete coverage. Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper across the vegetables. Add dollops of Dijon mustard to infuse robust, tangy notes.
- Coating Technique: Toss ingredients thoroughly with hands or spatula, guaranteeing each piece is perfectly coated with seasonings and oil for maximum flavor development.
- Roasting Process: Transfer baking sheet to preheated oven. Roast for 50-60 minutes, rotating pan and gently stirring vegetables every 15-20 minutes to promote even caramelization and golden-brown exterior.
- Final Touch: Remove from oven when potatoes achieve a crisp golden crust and creamy interior, with onions transformed into soft, caramelized delicacies. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a light sprinkle of salt to elevate the dish’s visual and flavor profile.
Notes
- Potato Precision: Choose firm, starchy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Russet for the best crispy-creamy texture and even roasting.
- Oil Coating Technique: Massage oil thoroughly to ensure each potato piece gets an even, light golden crust without oversaturating.
- Mustard Magic: Dijon mustard adds unexpected tangy depth, transforming ordinary roasted potatoes into a gourmet side dish with minimal extra effort.
- Caramelization Secrets: Spread vegetables in a single layer and avoid overcrowding to achieve maximum browning and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg