Lazy roast potatoes
Lazy roast potatoes is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 295 calories per serving. Recipe by Sara - Nutrient Matters on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 45 min | Total: 1 hr 15 min
Cost: $3.38 total, $0.84 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 lb Yellow Potatoes (peeled and quartered)
- 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp White Pepper
- 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Chives (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare Potatoes
Peel the yellow potatoes and cut each into quarters.
Time: PT5M
Boil Potatoes
Place the potato quarters in a large pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer until a knife slides in easily.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 212°F
Drain and Rough Up
Drain the potatoes in a colander, return them to the pot, close the lid, and shake vigorously to rough up the edges.
Time: PT3M
Transfer to Baking Dish
Spread the potatoes evenly in a 9x13‑inch baking dish.
Time: PT2M
Make Garlic‑Butter Mixture
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in garlic powder, salt, white pepper, and grated Pecorino Romano until combined.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: melted
Coat Potatoes
Pour the butter mixture over the potatoes and use a pastry brush (or spoon) to coat them evenly.
Time: PT2M
Bake
Place the dish in a pre‑heated oven and bake until the potatoes are golden and crispy on the edges, about 30 minutes.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: 400°F
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh chives over the top, and serve hot.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 295
- Protein
- 11g
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten‑Free
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 15, 2026








