Day 3 of 12 Days of Christmas Meze: Crispy Roasted Baby Potatoes with Rosemary & Garlic.

Welcome to Day 3 of the Twelve Days of Christmas Meze! Today’s dish brings the warmth and comfort of the holiday season straight to your table. These Crispy roasted baby potatoes are golden, aromatic, and irresistibly crispy—a perfect addition to your festive meze spread.

Infused with the earthy fragrance of fresh rosemary and the savory allure of roasted garlic, these potatoes are as satisfying as they are simple to make. Whether you’re hosting a grand holiday gathering or enjoying an intimate meal with loved ones, this dish is sure to be a hit.

Let’s dive into this holiday favorite, where every bite brings a taste of Mediterranean cheer!

Crispy Roasted Baby Potatoes with Rosemary & Garlic Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of baby potatoes – halved
• 1/2 cup of olive oil, divided
• 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 tablespoon of salt for the water
• 5 stalks of rosemary (see notes)
• Salt & cracked pepper

Method:

1. Wash the potatoes and then cut the potatoes in half. Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 rosemary stalk, butter, and salt. Add potatoes and cook until fork-tender. Drain well.
2. Once the water is boiling add the potatoes. Cook the potatoes until fork tender or fork tender.
3. Once the potatoes are ready, drain them inside a colander to remove the liquid.
4. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
5. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Drizzle half the olive oil over the baking sheet. Place potatoes on the sheet, ensuring space between them. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top. Add garlic and rosemary to the potatoes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast for 30 minutes, then flip potatoes for even cooking. Roast another 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
6. Once the potatoes are crispy and golden brown, remove them from the oven. Serve with fresh rosemary and more seasoning if needed.

Notes:

• Leave 1 stalk of rosemary whole, but the remaining 3 stalks pick the rosemary leaves and set aside. You will save 1 stalk to serve.
• The boiling process helps the potatoes release the starch which then makes them crispy! We infuse the water with rosemary and butter for added flavor.
• If you don’t want to use rosemary, you can use oregano or thyme.
• Make it fun and add grated parmesan cheese over these potatoes.

Discover the delightful offerings from the previous days of the Twelve Days of Christmas Meze below and treat yourself to a festive experience! 

Day 1

Day 2