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Oven Baked Amish Roasted Potatoes and Onions

A comforting side dish featuring tender potatoes and sweet caramelized onions, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds russet or yellow potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks You can use red or sweet potatoes for a different flavor.
  • 2 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced into thick half-moons Sweet Vidalia onions can be used for a milder flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Plus a little extra for greasing the pan.
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt Adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a metal baking pan with a small pat of butter.
  3. Scrub the potatoes well and cut them into 1-inch chunks.
  4. Slice the onions into thick half-moons.
  5. Add the potato chunks and onion slices to the prepared baking pan, spreading them out in an even layer.
  6. Drizzle the melted butter over the potatoes and onions, then sprinkle kosher salt on top.
  7. Toss everything until lightly coated. Spread the mixture back into an even layer.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 25 minutes without stirring.
  2. After 25 minutes, toss everything, spread back into an even layer, and return to the oven.
  3. Continue roasting for another 20–30 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the potatoes are tender and the edges are golden, and the onions are caramelized.
  4. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
Serving
  1. Serve hot as a side dish alongside your favorite meats or with a fresh salad.
  2. For an added touch, sprinkle fresh herbs, like parsley or chives, over the top before serving.

Notes

Cut potatoes into even pieces for even cooking. Add other vegetables for extra flavor. Use good quality butter for enhanced taste.