Description
These roasted potatoes are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and drizzled with a lemony honey brown butter. Paired with ricotta and blistered tomatoes, they make a perfect appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, as needed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 vine of cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup salted butter (1/2 stick)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp white & black sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). - Boil the Potatoes:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 12-16 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Transfer the potatoes to a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them cool slightly. Use your hands to gently pinch off the skins for a rough texture, which will help them crisp up.
- Season and Roast the Potatoes:
- Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and season with garlic powder, nutmeg, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip the potatoes, sprinkle with chopped rosemary, and add the vine of cherry tomatoes to the baking sheet. Roast for another 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are crispy and the tomatoes are blistered.
- Make the Brown Butter Sauce:
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Let it cook, stirring occasionally, until it foams and starts to brown (about 2-4 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, allowing it to foam slightly. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, honey, and thyme. Whisk until well combined.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Transfer the roasted potatoes to a large bowl and drizzle with 2/3 of the brown butter sauce. Toss to coat.
- Spread ricotta cheese evenly on a serving plate. Pile the potatoes in the center, drizzle with the remaining butter sauce, and arrange the blistered cherry tomatoes around or throughout. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra thyme if desired.
- Serve Immediately:
- Enjoy this comforting, flavor-packed dish while it’s warm!
Notes
This dish is best served immediately for optimal texture and flavor. However, you can prepare the components ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg