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Roasted New Potatoes with Lemon Horseradish Butter

Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr
Yield
6 servings
Level
medium
Roasted New Potatoes with Lemon Horseradish Butter

Small red potatoes roasted in horseradish-spiked butter with lemon juice, then finished with fresh lemon slices and parsley. The potatoes are partially peeled in a decorative band, creating visual contrast while keeping them intact. Tangy horseradish complements the buttery richness and bright citrus notes.

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Method

6 steps
  1. 1

    Heat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a 2-quart casserole in the oven.

  3. 3

    Stir horseradish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the melted butter.

  4. 4

    Add potatoes and stir until well coated.

  5. 5

    Cover and bake until potatoes are fork tender.

  6. 6

    Garnish with lemon slices and sprinkle with parsley.

Tips

Tip 1

The decorative peel strip helps potatoes retain shape and adds visual appeal during cooking.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate covered up to 3 days. Reheat gently in oven at 325°F.

Make Ahead

Prepare potatoes (peel strip and coat with butter mixture) up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate, then bake as directed, adding 5-10 minutes to baking time.

Serve With

Serve warm as a side dish with roasted meats or fish.

Common Mistakes

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Do not fully peel potatoes to avoid them falling apart during cooking and baking.

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Do not skip the butter coating to avoid dry, unflavorful potatoes.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

butter→
ghee1:1dairy-free alternative

clarified butter works well

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General Alternatives

prepared horseradish→
fresh horseradish root1 tablespoon prepared equals about 2 tablespoons fresh gratedintensity varies

use freshly grated for sharper bite

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fresh parsley→
fresh chives1:1—

milder onion flavor

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