These Hedgehog Roasted Rosemary Potatoes are the most delicious and beautiful side dish. Crispy on the outside, buttery and soft inside and packed with rich rosemary flavours, they are a dinner time treat and would be perfect for any occasion.
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Aren't they just beautiful! I love how these roasted rosemary potatoes fan open as they cook. This allows the buttery juices to get inside the potatoes and creates super crispy edges. Hence the name hedgehog roasted rosemary potatoes, because well, they have a hedgehog affect. Sort of??? Maybe??
These hedgehog potatoes are a take on a hassle back potato. Something I have been eating since my childhood!
To create the hedgehog effect you place the potato on a chopping board and place a wooden spoon either side of it. Then as you slice the spoon handles stop you cutting all the way through. Rotate the potato by 90º and cut again to create the fabulous hedgehog effect.
Then the potatoes are coated in a mixture of butter and oil, spiked with rosemary and garlic powder. In the recipe I use dried rosemary and garlic powder. I have tried fresh and they burn before the pottatoes are cooked, which makes everything taste slightly bitter. Using dried herbs, you get the flavour in the butter and oil but they don't burn. Then just finish the dish with a little fresh rosemary!
Enjoy x
If your family love potatoes, why not try:
- Bradant Potatoes
- Cheesy Garlic Butter Potatoes
- Smashed Potatoes
- Hedgehog Potatoes
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
- Prepare Ahead Roast Potatoes
- Homemade Potato Tots
- See all Potato Recipes.
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Hedgehog Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pinch black pepper
- 2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- ½ teaspoon flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200ºC/400°F .
- Place a potato on the chopping board and lay a wooden spoon handle either side. Cut slices into the potato, using the spoon handles to stop the knife cutting all the way through.
- Turn the potato and cut in the opposite direction to create the squares.
- Repeat this cutting process with the remaining potatoes.
- Mix the melted butter, olive oil, dried rosemary, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add in the potatoes and stir until the potatoes are covered in the butter.
- Tip the potatoes onto a lined baking tray and bake for 40 minutes until they are golden and crispy on the outside and tender within.
- Sprinkle with the chopped fresh rosemary and sea salt flakes.
Kyla Antonakis says
These potatoes look amazing. I wonder if I could make these in advance for Christmas. Possibly make, freeze, reheat in the oven once thawed for maybe 30 min? Your thoughts on this would be great. Thanks Kyla
Claire McEwen says
Thank you 😀
I think that would work Kyla. The only issue I can see is the potatoes breaking apart as they defrost. The 'hedgehog ness' means they are more delicate than a whole potato, this isn't a problem if eaten straight away as the crispy roasted skin keeps them together. But freezing them will make the skin soft so they will become more susceptible to breaking in half.
I would freeze them on a sheet so they stay seperate, once solid you can transfer to a container. Then when you want to defrost, defrost them on a lined baking sheet, that way you don't have to move them much once they are soft again.
Heat some oil up in a pan and when hot pour it over the potatoes and re-heat in the oven. (I think 30 minutes sounds about right)
I hope that helps, I have never tried it, but that would be what I would decide to do if I was freezing and reheating.
Have a great Christmas x
Suzy says
Oh my goodness! Love the use of Rosemary here! Brilliant flavors!
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Suzy 😀
I love rosemary, every time I use it I think it is my favorite herb, but then I use fresh basil and get torn. I love fresh herbs so much....that is probably why my herb garden is the most flourishing part of my garden 😉
Anne|Craving Something Healthy says
I love this hedgehog cutting technique - and especially the tip about using the wooden spoon. Simple, roasted potatoes with herbs are always a perfect side dish. Pinned!
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Anne, they are always a hit in our house and I love finding ways to make kitchen jobs easier 😀
Jane says
My children got so excited when I made these! They were a big hit.
I used thyme as my rosemary was a bit woody.
So good. Definitely 5 stars.
Claire McEwen says
So happy to hear this Jane.
It is such a great recipe for kids isn't it.
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
These are beautiful! They look absolutely delicious - pinning!
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Allison 😀
Neriz @ food and journeys says
Oj! These looks DELICIOUS! I do not need any other dish with this, just a glass of wine -- and a big smile on my face! 🙂
Claire McEwen says
Thank you 😀
I like your thinking!!! Wine and a bowl of potatoes. That sounds perfect!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
Oh wow, these look amazing! Potatoes are my favourite thing to eat in any way and these are cute and they look tasty! What a fantastic idea to make them into little hedgehogs!!
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Annie, I am a big potato fan too 😀
Calleigh K says
These are too cute little hedgepodge!! A perfect side dish for my family Sunday gatherings. I cant wait to try these soon. Thanks for sharing.
Claire McEwen says
I hope your family loves them Calleigh, they are always a hit in our household 😀
Ellen says
Do these ever look delicious! I'll be making these soon.
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Ellen 😀
Just Jo says
Hi Claire, these look so delicious! I love rosemary with roast potatoes. And all those crispy bits from hedgehogging them mmm mmm!
Claire McEwen says
My kids just love the crispy edges and soft interior. Well I do too!!!
They are our favourite potato at the moment!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Claire, I love potatoes when they are crispy and creamy! Perfect with a roast, steak or chicken. I'm all for anything that can be put on a sheet pan and roasted.
Claire McEwen says
I just knew that you would approve of these! Cx
cakespy says
They do look like little hedgies! OMG, so sweet! I love the flavor too of course 🙂
Claire McEwen says
Hehe, they really do don't they. I hope you love them 😀
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Claire! I know I've been "absent" lately, sorry. These potatoes look wonderful! I am working on my Thanksgiving menu and these could very well be included! I use a lot of rosemary with vegs and meats, both dried and fresh. I swear if there was a rosemary perfumr I would wear it!
Claire McEwen says
Rosemary perfume!!!! I agree, and maybe a basil one for summer.
I think there would work so very well for Thanksgiving. Cx
p.s Never a reason to apologise, like we have said, life sometimes just moves faster than we expect xx