Easy Roast Potatoes Recipe

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 500 degrees F and arrange a rack in the bottom.

2. 2

   Clean the potatoes, dry them well, and cut them into halves or quarters lengthwise, depending on their size.

3. 3

   When the oven is hot (this will take 20 to 30 minutes), add the oil to a 3-quart baking dish and place it on the bottom rack of the oven to heat.

4. 4

   Once the oil is hot and shimmering (about 3 minutes), carefully remove the dish from the oven and add the dry potatoes, rosemary, and garlic.

5. 5

   Carefully stir to coat in oil, and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

6. 6

   Return the dish to the oven, placing it on the bottom rack, and roast the potatoes, checking occasionally so that they dont burn, until a nice crust has developed and they are dark golden brown, about 35 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the rosemary, stir to coat the potatoes with oil and break up the garlic cloves, taste and season as necessary, and serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.