If you are looking for new ways to cook potatoes, consider making these beer potatoes which are infused with the flavor of beer. These potatoes make a delicious side dish paired with roast meat.
To make these beer potatoes, cubed potatoes are first par-boiled before they are baked in the oven. Then, they get baked with beer and a breadcrumb topping until they are tender and the breadcrumbs are golden. With their beer flavor and crispy garnish, these potatoes may become your go-to side dish whenever you make roast chicken or beef.
What are Beer Potatoes?
These beer potatoes are cubed potatoes that are baked in beer. They have a wonderful breadcrumb topping that becomes golden and crisp in the oven, offering an appealing texture. The beer infuses into the potatoes while helping them cook through as they bake.
Pro Tips
- Cut the potatoes into even sizes to ensure they cook evenly.
- Use potatoes that will hold their shape during the cooking process such as russet potatoes or yukon gold potatoes.
- Use whatever type of beer you enjoy the flavor of in these beer potatoes. A beer you like the flavor of will ensure that you enjoy these potatoes as well.
- Add ingredients like herbs, garlic, cooked bacon, or shredded cheese to the potatoes if you would like to make them extra special.
- If you are gluten-free, you can replace the breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs, and the beer with gluten-free beer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Type of Beer Should I Use for Beer Roasted Potatoes?
Any beer that you enjoy should work well for this recipe. However, if you are unsure, choose one that isn’t overly bitter and has a balanced flavor such as pilsner.
Can I Add Other Ingredients to Beer Potatoes?
Yes, if you would like to make these beer potatoes extra special, feel free to add ingredients like rosemary or garlic to the potatoes as they cook. They would also be wonderful with cheese or bacon.
Can I Make Beer Potatoes Gluten-free?
Yes, while beer is commonly made with wheat, you could easily replace it with a gluten-free beer instead. Meanwhile, in the case of the breadcrumbs, you can either omit them or replace them with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
How to Store Beer Potatoes
These beer potatoes can be stored in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Then, when you are ready to serve them, you can heat them in either the oven or microwave.
Ingredients
How to Make Beer Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Cover them with water and allow them to sit for 30 minutes. Boil them in a pot of water for 7 minutes.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Cover them with water and allow them to sit for 30 minutes. Boil them in a pot of water for 7 minutes.
Place the potatoes in a baking dish. Drizzle them with olive oil and season them with salt. Roast them in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 10 minutes.
Place the potatoes in a baking dish. Drizzle them with olive oil and season them with salt. Roast them in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 10 minutes.
Add the beer and continue roasting the potatoes for another 10 minutes. Add the breadcrumbs and roast the potatoes for another 10 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden.
Add the beer and continue roasting the potatoes for another 10 minutes. Add the breadcrumbs and roast the potatoes for another 10 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden.
Serve immediately!
Serve immediately!
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