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Roasted Heart Potatoes

Roasted Heart Potatoes

Crispy roasted potatoes cut into heart shapes, perfect for Valentine's Day dinner. The secret is parboiling them first for maximum crispiness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
  • 2 quarts water for boiling
  • 2 teaspoons salt for boiling water
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • teaspoons caraway seeds optional
  • ½ teaspoon paprika optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Baking Sheet
  • Heart-shaped cookie cutter
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 415°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Peel potatoes and slice them ¼ inch thick.
  3. Cut heart shapes using a small metal cookie cutter. Place cut hearts in cold water.
  4. Boil 2 quarts of water with 2 teaspoons salt in a large pot.
  5. Add drained potato hearts to boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes until fork-tender.
  6. Drain potatoes in a colander and let steam dry for 5-6 minutes.
  7. Mix olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, and optional seasonings in a small bowl.
  8. Toss dried potato hearts gently with oil mixture to coat evenly.
  9. Arrange hearts in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
  10. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Notes

  • Don't skip the drying step after parboiling or potatoes will steam instead of crisp.
  • Handle hearts gently when tossing to maintain shape.
  • Make sure potatoes are in a single layer with no overlap for even crisping.
  • Parboiled hearts can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before roasting.