5-Ingredient Oven Baked Canned Whole New Potatoes
These 5-ingredient oven baked canned whole new potatoes are the perfect easy potato side dish for busy weeknights, holiday dinners, and family meals. Made with canned whole potatoes, butter, olive oil, onion soup mix, and parsley, this simple recipe transforms pantry staples into crispy baked potatoes with buttery, savory flavor.
There’s no peeling, chopping, or complicated preparation required. Simply drain the canned potatoes, season them, and bake until they’re hot, golden, and lightly crisp around the edges.
Serve these oven baked canned potatoes with roasted chicken, meatloaf, steak, hamburgers, turkey, ham, or your favorite vegetables for an easy and satisfying side dish.
Why You’ll Love These Oven Baked Canned Potatoes
- Only 5 ingredients: Simple pantry staples are all you need.
- Quick and easy: No peeling or chopping fresh potatoes.
- Budget-friendly: Canned potatoes are an inexpensive shortcut.
- Crispy and buttery: Baking gives the potatoes delicious golden edges.
- Perfect for busy nights: Minimal preparation and easy cleanup.
- Great for holidays: An effortless potato side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Sunday dinner.
- Easy to customize: Add garlic, herbs, cheese, or sausage to change the flavor
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
Total Time: 40–50 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cans whole new potatoes, thoroughly drained
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
How to Make Oven Baked Canned Whole New Potatoes
1. Prepare the oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
2. Drain the potatoes
Drain the canned whole new potatoes very well. Allow them to sit in a colander for a few minutes to remove excess moisture. This step helps the potatoes roast instead of steam.
3. Season the potatoes
Spread the drained potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the melted butter and olive oil over the potatoes.
Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix and dried parsley evenly over the top.
4. Toss everything together
Gently toss the potatoes until they are coated with the buttery onion seasoning. Arrange them in a single layer for better browning.
5. Bake until golden
Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Continue baking until the potatoes are heated through, golden brown, and slightly crisp around the edges.
6. Serve
Serve the baked canned whole potatoes warm. Spoon any remaining buttery onion seasoning from the baking dish over the potatoes before serving.
Tips for the Best Baked Canned Potatoes
Drain the potatoes well. Canned potatoes contain extra liquid, and removing as much moisture as possible helps them brown instead of becoming watery.
Don’t overcrowd the pan. Give the potatoes enough room to roast. If they are packed tightly together, use a larger baking sheet or pan.
Want extra-crispy potatoes? Bake them a little longer at the end until the edges become deeply golden and crisp.
Add garlic. Mix in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder or fresh minced garlic for an extra savory flavor.
Change the herbs. Replace parsley with Italian seasoning, dried dill, rosemary, or fresh chives.
Make it heartier. Add sliced smoked sausage or sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes during the final 10 minutes of baking.
What to Serve With Baked Canned Whole New Potatoes
These easy canned potato recipes make an excellent side dish for:
- Roasted chicken
- Grilled steak
- Meatloaf
- Hamburgers
- Turkey
- Green beans
- Roasted broccoli
- Glazed carrots
- Simple green salads
They’re especially convenient for holiday meals because the potatoes require very little preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you bake canned whole potatoes?
Yes. Canned whole potatoes are already cooked, so they can be seasoned and baked until hot and golden. Draining them thoroughly first is important for achieving better browning.
How do you make canned potatoes taste better?
Butter, olive oil, onion soup mix, garlic, and herbs can add plenty of flavor to canned potatoes. Baking them also gives the potatoes lightly crisp edges that you don’t get from simply heating them on the stovetop.
Can I make these potatoes crispy?
Yes. For crispier oven baked canned potatoes, avoid overcrowding the pan and make sure the potatoes are well drained. You can also extend the baking time slightly to encourage additional browning.
Can I add cheese?
Absolutely. Sprinkle shredded cheddar, Parmesan, or another favorite cheese over the potatoes during the final 10 minutes of baking.
Are canned whole potatoes already cooked?
Yes. Canned potatoes are generally fully cooked before canning, which makes them a convenient shortcut for quick meals and side dishes.
