Greek Lemon & Herb Roasted Potatoes

I started making these potatoes many years ago, and they are so good that some of my friends request them every time they come for dinner. The traditional Greek version my family made at home were not crispy enough for me because the potatoes were cooked with some lemon juice and water at the beginning. The potato would “steam” and become only slightly roasted at then end. After having done several test runs with my new revised version, this recipe is absolutely fool proof.

With the long weekend upon us, I thought I would share this recipe for you to try instead of the traditional potato salad. They hold up beautifully, and because they are made with olive oil and not mayo, you don’t have to worry about serving them in warm temperatures. You can buy the large baking potatoes and then cut them down to large cubes, or you can do what I always do, and use a 3# bag of the new potatoes. They can be prepped in a snap and will be cooked within an hour. They go great with anything, especially the new potatoes which are deliciously creamy and simply melt in your mouth. With these little guys, you can barely tell that the skin is there at all.

Greek Lemon & Herb Roasted Potatoes
3# bag of new potatoes, washed well and cut in half
½ cup olive oil
2 Tablespoons oregano
1-2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
1 lemon, juiced

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Wash the potatoes very well and cut them in half lengthwise. Spray a large pan with a good quality pan release and throw the potatoes into the pan. Add the olive oil and the oregano and toss everything well together. Put the pan onto the center shelf in the oven and bake for 45mins to 1 hour. Check it every 15 minutes or so, and every time you do, toss the potatoes with a large spoon to make sure that they get evenly roasted. When the potatoes are almost done, remove from the oven, add the lemon juice and toss well again. This time, put them on the top shelf of your oven and leave in there for another 10-15 minutes, then remove. Right before serving, add the salt & pepper, then taste one to see if it is OK. If you would like to add a little more salt/pepper, you should do this now while the potatoes are still warm. Serve and enjoy!