Potatoes are a versatile side dish that my family loves…but I’m picky about how I like my potatoes. They can be boiled, roasted, mashed, or fried, and they can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. In my book the simplest and most delicious way to prepare potatoes is to score them and roast them in butter AND olive oil with sea salt. Scored potatoes are here to stay in my kitchen.
I HAD to get this recipe out for you guys ASAP. I saw someone on TikTok doing something similar with parmesan cheese and potatoes and when I went to recreate it…I was out of parm! So, I decided to score potatoes, slather them with butter and roast them cut side down in a bit of olive oil.
The result – a hybrid baked hash brown potato that’s crazy addictive. You’re going to be obsessed.
What are scored potatoes and why are they a good choice for a side dish?
Potatoes are a great side dish because they can be made in so many different ways like with a juicy venison steak, roasted chicken, or even a pork tenderloin. One of my favorites is scored potatoes.
First, you’ll need to wash your potatoes and then dry them off. Next, using a sharp knife, cut shallow slits across the top of the potato, making sure not to cut all the way through. Then, brush olive oil liberally all over a baking sheet. Finally, slather the cut or scored side of the potatoes with good quality butter and sprinkle with salt.
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for about 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown. These potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside – they’re almost like a baked potato crossed with a hash brown! Plus, they’re so easy to make that they’re perfect for a busy weeknight. So go ahead and give them a try – I think you’ll be hooked!
How do you score potatoes in order to make them crispy and delicious?
One of the keys to making potatoes even more delicious is to score them before cooking. Scoring potatoes helps to create evenly cooked slices that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. To score potatoes, simply cut shallow slits along the surface of the potato at regular intervals. Be careful not to cut too deep, or the potatoes will fall apart during cooking. For extra crispy potatoes, make sure to cut the potatoes into diamond shapes. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from sticking together. With a little effort, you can take your potatoes from ordinary to extraordinary. So go ahead and give it a try!
What do you need to make scored potatoes?
- Potatoes
- Butter (the “good” butter)
- Olive oil
- Sea salt
- Pepper for finishing, if you desire
That’s all you need to make these crispy potatoes that are perfect for any occasion. First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Then, wash your potatoes and slice them into thin wedges. Next, score the potatoes by making slits in the flesh with a sharp knife. Be careful not to cut all the way through the potato. Slather some butter on the cut side of the potatoes. Sprinkle on some salt, then drizzle a baking sheet with olive oil. Lastly, bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. These potatoes are sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
How do you serve scored potatoes to impress?
Potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes. They are so versatile and can be easily dressed up or down to fit any occasion. Scored potatoes are the perfect side dish for a special dinner or Sunday roast. They are easy to make and always look impressive! Here are a few recipes I think you’ll love serving scored potatoes with:
So, now you say you’ve learned something today! Scoring potatoes helps to create evenly cooked slices that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Like SUPER fluffy and crazy crispy. To score potatoes, simply cut shallow slits along the surface of the potato at regular intervals. be careful not to cut too deep, or the potatoes will fall apart during cooking. For extra crispy potatoes, make sure to cut the potatoes into diamond shapes. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from sticking together.
With a little effort, you can take your potatoes from ordinary to extraordinary. So go ahead and give it a try!
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How to Make the Perfect Crispy Scored Potatoes | Diamond Cut Roasted Potato Halves
In my book the simplest and most delicious way to prepare potatoes is to score them and roast them in butter AND olive oil with sea salt. Scored potatoes are here to stay in my kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 4–5 medium/large potatoes (russet or gold work best)
- about 2–3 Tbsp. butter (good quality if you can- grass-fed)
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1–2 tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Wash and dry the potatoes well.
- Slice them in half and then score by cutting shallow lengthwise slits along the surface of the potato at regular intervals. Be careful not to cut too deep, or the potatoes will fall apart during cooking. Then, turn the potato and do the same horizontally, creating little squares or diamonds.
- Slather about 1/2 Tbsp of butter on the cut side of each potato. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Drizzle oil on a baking sheet and spread it all over the sheet.
- Lay the potatoes cut-side down on the sheet.
- Roast them in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until they’re very golden brown and crispy. Do NOT flip them. Remove from the oven and serve!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 potato
