Ingredients for Smoky Oven Roasted Potatoes
The name of the game here is EASY. This only takes minutes to prepare and then the oven does all the work! I’ve written this recipe for 1 1/2 pounds of baby potatoes because these little 1.5lb bags are easily accessible in grocery stores. You can really use any variety, we love both the golden and the reds and I buy these on just about every grocery trip! Aside from that, you’ll need a large sweet yellow onion, salt and pepper, and smoked paprika.
Prep your Potatoes and Onions
There’s no peeling potatoes here, I simply cut each one in half and add your sliced onion. While I’m working on this step, I place a large cast-iron dutch oven (or skillet, if you have a large cast iron one) on the stove top and preheat it.
Secret Ingredient for the best smoky flavor!
Oven Roasting Potatoes and Onions
The pan goes straight into oven where I like to cook it with the lid on for the first half of cooking and the lid off for the second half. The lid traps moisture and helps create that creamy potato texture and helps the onions cook down. When the lid comes off, you start getting some browning and caramelization.
Enjoy your Smoky Oven Roasted Potatoes and Caramelized Onions
The result is heavenly potatoes with the softest, creamiest texture and dreamy, deep golden caramelized onions that sort of disappear into the potatoes and add amazing flavor depth. It’s an amazing, EASY side dish that goes so perfectly with so many things. Try it along side your favorite chicken or beef dish!
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