This roasted creamer potatoes recipe comes together with mini potatoes, olive oil, and seasoning. They're oven baked to ensure a crispy outside and soft center. Great served as a side dish for weeknight dinner!
These bite-sized potatoes are roasted to perfection and seasoned with simple ingredients. Creamer potatoes are the smallest in the potato family. They have thin skins, a creamy texture, and buttery flavor.
You can find creamer potatoes at the grocery store or local farmers market during their peak season between August and December. If you can't find them, try this recipe with baby potatoes or fingerling potatoes.
Why you'll love this recipe
- No boiling: Since creamer potatoes are so small, boiling them is unnecessary.
- No peeling: Mini potatoes don't need to be peeled! Depending on the size of the potatoes though, you may want to quarter any larger halves.
- No frills: This fuss free recipe is great for busy weeknight meals but is also special enough for a holiday dinner.
Ingredient notes
- Potatoes: Creamer potatoes are little potatoes that are about the size of a golf ball. They're great roasted or enjoyed in soups and stews. Creamer potatoes are also sometimes referred to as new potatoes or petite potatoes.
- Oil: I suggest using a high-quality extra virgin olive oil but feel free to use any neutral oil like avocado oil.
- Seasoning: Salt and pepper is a must! I also like sprinkling on some garlic powder for added flavor.
How to cook creamer potatoes
Find the full roasted creamer potato recipe in the printable recipe card below.
Step 1: Wash the potatoes
Give the small potatoes a good rinse under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Step 2: Slice and season the potatoes
Slice the potatoes in half and place in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil and toss with seasoning.
Step 3: Roast the potatoes
Line a large baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray. Transfer seasoned potatoes and bake in an oven preheated to 425F for 20 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 5 minutes, or until fork-tender.
Step 4: Serve and enjoy
Once cooked through, remove from the oven. To really amp up the flavor drizzle a simple sauce on top of the warm potatoes. I often whisk together a quick dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and whatever fresh herbs I have on hand.
Tips for roasting potatoes
- Ensure potatoes aren't touching on the sheet pan. If they are too close, they'll steam instead of roast.
- For extra crispy potatoes, place cut-side down and do not flip until the final few minutes.
- To infuse more flavor, add spices and herbs like italian seasoning, fresh parsley, or fresh rosemary. I used dried dill in these pictures.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the air fryer for a crispy bite or microwave for a softer tater.
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- Learn how to make crispy roasted sweet potatoes in the oven or air fryer. Perfect for a side dish, a salad topping, or a simple snack.
Roasted Creamer Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3.5 pounds creamer potatoes
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line 2 large baking sheets with foil and spray with cooking oil.
- Rinse the potatoes under cold water and pat dry using a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Slice the potatoes in half and place in a large mixing bowl. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, or your favorite seasonings.
- Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking sheets, making sure to arrange them in a single layer without touching.
- Roast potatoes for 20 minutes, flip and continue to cook for 5 minutes, or until fork-tender. Once cooked through, remove from the oven, serve warm.
- Optional: To really amp up the flavor, drizzle a simple dressing on top of the warm potatoes.
Elsa says
Awesome!!
Jenna Urben says
Happy to hear that, thanks!
Sheila says
Picky husband who only likes mashed potatoes, absolutely loved these roasted creamer potatoes. I loved the ease of making this recipe.
Jenna Urben says
I'm so happy to hear that, Sheila 🙂