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Mustard Potato Poppers

Mustard Potato Poppers


  • Author: Julia Walton
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Turn a simple bag of baby potatoes into the crunchy, golden side dish everyone fights over with these Mustard Potato Poppers. Creamy mini potatoes are parboiled, then roasted in a bold mix of Dijon and whole-grain mustard, garlic, honey, and butter until the edges are crisp and caramelized. This easy recipe is perfect when you need quick breakfast potatoes, an easy dinner side, or game-day snack ideas that feel special but don’t take much effort. Serve them with weeknight chicken, holiday roasts, or anytime you’re craving fun new food ideas and an easy recipe to brighten up your usual dinner ideas and breakfast ideas.


Ingredients

2 pounds baby gold potatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon whole grain mustard

2 teaspoons honey

3 cloves garlic minced

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice optional for serving


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Rinse the baby potatoes and cut any larger ones in half so they are all similar in size.

3. Place the potatoes in a pot of cold, well-salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 6–8 minutes, just until barely fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain well and let steam dry for a minute or two.

4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, melted butter, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until smooth and glossy.

5. Add the warm, drained potatoes to the bowl and gently toss until every piece is well coated in the mustard mixture.

6. Spread the potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, leaving a little space between each one so they crisp instead of steam.

7. Roast for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the potatoes are deeply golden with crisp edges and the mustard coating has caramelized into browned, flavorful bits.

8. Transfer the hot potatoes to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and drizzle with fresh lemon juice if using. Taste and add a pinch more salt if needed.

9. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

For the crispiest texture, make sure the potatoes are well drained and lightly steam-dried after boiling—too much surface moisture will keep them from browning properly in the oven.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: about 1 cup potatoes
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 430
  • Fat: 11
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 36
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 15

Keywords: mustard potato poppers, roasted potatoes, easy side dish, holiday sides, weeknight dinner side, game day snacks