Q&A for How to Roast Baby Potatoes

There is no need to. Parboiling can make them into mashed potatoes because they're so small.

Yes, absolutely. However, if you're replacing fresh garlic with powdered garlic, you should use 1/2 tsp. for each clove of garlic.

As per instructions #2, preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit (204° Centigrade).

You could use thyme, basil, or oregano. Regular old Italian spices should work as well. Feel free to be creative!

Yes, they will just take a little longer to roast. Check on them after about 30 minutes, and then cook them for another 5-10 minutes if they're still not done. Repeat this until the potatoes are golden brown and fork tender.

Baby potatoes is a term for any variety of potato that's been harvested before it's fully matured. They can also be called new potatoes as well as creamers. However, small but fully mature red potatoes can sometimes be called baby potatoes simply because of their small size.

Baby potatoes can be eaten peeled or unpeeled, depending on your preference. However, if you do plan to roast or boil them with the skin on, be sure to scrub them with a vegetable brush or your hands under running water to remove any dirt from the surface. If you want to speed up the cooking time of both peeled and unpeeled potatoes, cut them in half.

The short answer is that roasted potatoes go well with almost anything. They can accompany almost any protein-based dish such as chicken, steak, pork, fish, tofu, or seitan. They're also a great party snack or tasty appetizer. You really can't go wrong!