Description
Celebrate love with these easy and charming Valentine’s Day Roasted Potato Hearts. Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and shaped into adorable hearts, this recipe transforms simple potatoes into a festive and delicious side dish perfect for any romantic meal or special occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Medium-sized Yukon Gold or red potatoes – 4 to 5 potatoes (about 1.5 pounds)
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
- Fresh rosemary or thyme – 1 tablespoon finely chopped
- Salt – 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon (freshly ground preferred)
- Parmesan cheese (optional) – 2 tablespoons grated
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash and peel the potatoes if you prefer, then slice them into approximately ½-inch thick discs. Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, gently press into each slice to create heart shapes. Save any leftover scraps for other uses.
- Season the potatoes: Place all the heart-shaped potato pieces into a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and your choice of fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme. Toss well to coat each piece evenly.
- Arrange and roast: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Arrange the heart-shaped potatoes in a single layer with space between each to ensure even roasting and crisping.
- Roast until golden: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping gently halfway through the cooking time so both sides brown evenly. If using Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it over the potatoes about 5 minutes before the baking ends to allow it to melt and add extra flavor.
- Serve warm and enjoy: Remove the roasted potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly, allowing the crispiness to fully set. Serve warm as a festive and delicious side dish.
Notes
- Choose Yukon Gold potatoes for the best shape retention and roasting texture.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet; give each potato heart room to crisp properly.
- Flip the potatoes midway through roasting for even browning.
- Cut all potato slices to a consistent ½-inch thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Allow potatoes to rest briefly after baking to firm up the texture before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day, roasted potatoes, potato hearts, heart-shaped potatoes, romantic side dish, crispy potatoes, easy potato recipe