Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes

R is for Rosemary and Roasted!

For the letter R in the Alphabet Challenge, I’m sharing roasted potatoes with rosemary. They bake up beautifully with crispy edges and fluffy centers, and the rosemary gives them just the right amount of flavor.

Making roasted rosemary potatoes doesn’t take much. With a handful of ingredients, you can have a side dish that’s crispy, golden, and easy enough for any night of the week. Here’s what you’ll need:

What You’ll Need (Serves 4)

• 2 pounds small red potatoes, unpeeled and cut into wedges

• 2–3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

• 1 teaspoon dried minced onion

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Them

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F.

2.  Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, rosemary, dried minced onion, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat.

3. Spread the potato wedges onto a 15x11-inch rimmed baking sheet.

4. Roast, uncovered, for 20–30 minutes, stirring once, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender.

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Tips & Variations

If you’re like me, you’ll want to make these potatoes more than once, and the good news is they’re easy to change up. Here are a few simple ways to keep things interesting:

• Even roasting: Cut the potatoes into wedges that are as close in size as possible so they cook evenly and finish at the same time.

• Softer roasted potatoes: Use a 13x9-inch baking dish instead of a baking sheet. The potatoes will cook closer together, which makes them more tender and less crispy on the edges.

• Cheesy finish: Add a sprinkle of Parmesan in the last 5 minutes of roasting.

• Switch up the herbs: Try thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning for a different twist.

• Fresh touch: Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of parsley right before serving.

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Looking for more roasted recipes? Try these reader favorites:

• Roasted Sugar Snap Peas

• Roasted Squash and Rice Salad

• Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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These roasted potatoes are the kind of side dish that goes with almost anything, whether it’s roast chicken, a grilled steak, or even a hearty salad. Sometimes the simplest recipes really are the best.

Thanks again to Wendy for hosting this fun challenge! Scroll down to check out what the other bloggers are sharing for the letter R. And if you want to catch up on everything I’ve made so far, you can find all my recipes here: Alphabet Challenge 2025.

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Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

• 2 pounds small red potatoes, unpeeled and cut into wedges
• 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F.
2. Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic, rosemary, onion salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
3. Spread the potato wedges onto a 17x11-inch rimmed baking sheet.
4. Roast, uncovered, for 20–30 minutes, stirring once, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender.

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