Easy Sheet Pan Scored Potatoes
A delightful and visually appealing side dish of scored baby potatoes, rich in flavor and perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baby potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prep the potatoes by rinsing them thoroughly and patting them dry. Score each potato with shallow cuts across the top.
- Season the scored potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until well-coated.
- Arrange the seasoned potatoes on a lined baking sheet, cut side up, ensuring they’re spaced out.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender.
- Add Parmesan during the last 5-10 minutes of baking if using.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle with olive oil or lemon juice before serving. These potatoes pair great with various main dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: scored potatoes, sheet pan potatoes, easy side dish