Baked Potatoes and Onions
If you are looking for a potato recipe that is easy and delicious to make. You will love my easy baked potatoes and onions recipe. It’s crispy on the outside and super fluffy on the inside. It is a versatile side dish that can be paired with many dishes.
Why you will love this recipe
- It is a versatile side dish that is not only easy to make but very delicious. You will have to be disciplined not to finish these seasoned spuds before they get to the dinner table.
- It’s economical but doesn’t taste like one. These baked potatoes and onions will get your family talking around the table. It is that good.
- You will need minimal prep and kitchen tools to make this side dish: a knife, a chopping board, and an oven-safe dish.
- You can easily double or triple to feed a crowd, making it the perfect dish for potlucks or family gatherings.
What you will need
Potatoes
Onion: I used brown onion, but a red one would also do fine.
Garlic granules: I prefer this over fresh garlic as it doesn’t burn as a fresh one would.
Italian seasoning
Olive oil: Substitute with avocado oil or any other flavorless cooking oil.
Salt and black pepper
How to make baked onions and potatoes
Preheat the oven to 190C/385F
Wash the potatoes clean and pat dry with a kitchen paper towel. There is no need to peel the potatoes.
Cut the potatoes into small cubes about 1-11/2 inch size and add to the baking dish.
Cut the onions into chunk sizes and add them to the dish with the potatoes.
Season the vegetables with garlic granules, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
Toss or stir everything to combine, ensuring the veggies are evenly coated.
Bake in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside, stirring halfway through the cooking time for even cooking.
Once fully cooked, remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Garnish the potatoes and onions with fresh herbs. I used fresh chives to compliment the onion flavor in the dish. Enjoy
Watch how to make it
How to store
If you have any baked potatoes and onions left, let it cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The leftovers can be eaten cold with a salad or tossed in fried eggs for a hearty breakfast.
Can I add peppers to the potatoes and onions
Yes, you can add peppers to the veggies for an extra burst of flavor and color. You can use any color of bell peppers you prefer,. Make sure to cut into similar sizes so that they cook evenly. You may also want to add the chopped peppers halfway through the cooking time so that it doesn’t burn and also remain crunchy.
Seasoning options
I have kept the seasoning for this recipe really simple and easily accessible, as less is more sometimes. That said, if you want to go all out, feel free to season the potatoes however you like. I have some really good homemade seasoning recipes on the blog, such as roast potato seasoning, root vegetable seasoning, Peri Peri seasoning, and many more that you can use for this recipe.
Add parmesan cheese
If you are feeling a little extra or fancy, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top of the veggies before baking them. The cheese will melt and create a delicious golden crust that takes this dish to another level.
More potato side dish recipes
Air fryer cubed sweet potatoes
Garlic butter smashed potatoes
Roasted potatoes and asparagus
Baked Potatoes and Onions
Ingredients
- 1 lb Potatoes
- 1 large Onion
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 195F/200C.
- Wash the potatoes clean and pat dry with a kitchen paper towel. There is no need to peel the potatoes.
- Cut the potatoes into small cubes about 1-11/2 inch size and add to the baking dish.
- Cut the onions into chunk sizes and add them to the dish with the potatoes.
- Season the vegetables with garlic granules, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.1 ½ teaspoon garlic granules, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 2 Tablespoons Olive oil, Salt and black pepper to taste
- Toss or stir everything to combine, ensuring the veggies are evenly coated.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside, stirring halfway through the cooking time for even cooking.
- Once fully cooked, remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish the potatoes and onions with fresh herbs. I used fresh chives to compliment the onion flavor in the dish. Enjoy
Nutrition
Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.
And there you have it, an easy potato side dish you can make at home in no time. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 stars and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and Facebook and save it to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox every week.
