Heart-shaped Roasted Potatoes
This post was origionally published on February 7, 2022.
I’ve gotten a little obsessed with my heart-shaped cookie cutters. This is my latest fixation, Heart-shaped Roasted Potatoes. Also known as heart fries with the kids.
If you follow me on social media, you may have notice I’ve gotten a little obsessed with my heart-shaped cookie cutters this year.
It’s been so much fun.
Today I wanted to share my latest fixation, heart-shaped roasted potatoes. Also known as heart fries with the kids.
I used a mix of russet potatoes and sweet potatoes, but you can get really festive and try red or even purple potatoes.
To be honest, I was a bit skeptical if my plastic cookie-cutter would make it through this adventure. All it took was a big of evenly applied force and I had no issues. It is important to keep the potato slices at even thickness around 1/4 inch
If you have any concerns about food waste, I have that covered too. Simply save your cut-out scraps and boil them for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender. Then continue as you would to make mashed potatoes.
Looking for some more allergy-friendly ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Check out my previous post Food Neutrality and Valentine’s Day to get more of my heart-shaped food obsession.
So, ready to give this recipe a try?
How to make Heart-shaped Roasted Potatoes:
Step 1: Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Gather your ingredients and supplies.
Step 2: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 13 x 18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Double check to make sure the oven rack is set in the middle.
Step 3a: Wash and scrub the outside of the potatoes. To make heart cut-outs, place a potato on its side and cut a thin slice off the edge.
Step 3b: Flip the potato so the cut side becomes a flat base on the cutting board. Cut into ¼-inch slices. Lay flat on cutting board and use cookie-cutter to press and remove heart-shapes.
Step 4: Place heart cut-outs in small bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes to up to 8 hours. Don’t skip this step! It helps draw out the excess starch, which will make the roasted potatoes even more crisper.
Step 5: Drain water and remove extra moisture from hearts using clean kitchen towel.
Step 6: In a large mixing bowl, toss the hearts with olive oil, salt, & pepper to coat eve
Step 7: Spread the hearts on prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Step 8: Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F. Remove baking sheet from oven and flip hearts over with a spatula. Return pan to oven and bake for 15-20 more minutes, until hearts are cooked through and crispy on the outside.
Heart-shaped Roasted Potatoes
Lisa Woodruff, RDN | January 31, 2023
- Prep time: 45 minutes
- Cook time:30-35 minutes
- Total time:1¼ hours
No nuts | No eggs | No milk | No soy | No wheat | No fish | No sesame
Ingredients:
- 1 large Russet potato
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1½ Tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Wash hands with soap and warm water. Gather ingredients and supplies.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 13 x 18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Check to make sure the oven rack is set in the middle.
- Wash and scrub the outside of the potatoes. To make heart cut-outs, place a potato on its side and cut a thin slice off the edge. Flip the potato so the cut side becomes a flat base on the cutting board. Cut into ¼-inch slices. Lay flat on cutting board and use cookie-cutter to press and remove heart-shapes.
- Place heart cut-outs in small bowl and cover with water. Soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Drain water. Remove extra water from hearts using clean kitchen towel.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the hearts with olive oil, salt, & pepper to coat evenly.
- Spread the hearts on prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F. Remove baking sheet from oven and flip hearts over with a spatula. Return pan to oven and bake for 15-20 more minutes, until hearts are cooked through and crispy on the outside.
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