Heart Shaped Roasted Potatoes (Printable)

Charming heart-shaped potatoes, crispy on the outside and tender inside. Ideal for special meals or as a lovely side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 4 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes

→ Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or rosemary)

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
08 - Flaky sea salt, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Peel the potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
03 - Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut heart shapes from each potato slice. Reserve trimmings for alternative use.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly toss the heart-shaped potato pieces with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme until evenly coated.
05 - Arrange the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring no overlap for even roasting.
06 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking process, until potatoes are golden brown and crispy at the edges.
07 - Transfer roasted potatoes to a serving platter. Optionally, sprinkle with fresh parsley and flaky sea salt. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ridiculously easy to make, but look incredibly impressive, like you spent hours fussing.
  • Kids (and grown-ups) go absolutely wild for their adorable shape, making even the simplest meal feel special.
02 -
  • Drying your potatoes really well after any washing or soaking is absolutely critical for crispiness; moisture is the enemy of a golden crust.
  • Using a small cookie cutter means you'll have more adorable hearts per potato, maximizing the cuteness factor without too much waste.
03 -
  • Save those potato trimmings! They're fantastic for making quick hash browns, adding to stews, or thickening a creamy potato soup, so there's absolutely zero waste.
  • If you're making a large batch for a crowd, always use two baking sheets to avoid overcrowding, ensuring every single potato heart gets equally golden and perfectly crisp.

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