Oven Baked Amish Roasted Potatoes and Onions
If you’re looking for a classic Amish roasted potatoes and onions recipe, this simple 4-ingredient oven baked side dish delivers incredible flavor with minimal effort. Inspired by traditional Amish home cooking, this recipe transforms humble pantry staples into buttery, caramelized perfection.
The aroma of buttery roasted potatoes and sweet onions baking in the oven is pure comfort food making this the ultimate Sunday supper side dish or easy weeknight dinner addition.
Why You’ll Love These Amish Roasted Potatoes:
Only 4 simple ingredients
Budget-friendly and family-approved
Crispy edges with tender centers
Naturally gluten-free
Perfect for meal prep and leftovers
Classic comfort food flavor
This easy oven roasted potatoes and onions recipe requires almost no prep and lets the oven do the work ideal for busy families.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45–55 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour
Ingredients:
2 pounds russet or yellow potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 large yellow onions, sliced into thick half-moons
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease an 8×11 or 9×13 metal baking pan with butter to help achieve crispy, golden edges.
Cut potatoes into evenly sized 1-inch chunks to ensure even roasting. Leave the skins on for added texture and nutrients.
Slice onions into ½-inch thick half-moons. Thick slices prevent burning and allow proper caramelization.
Add potatoes and onions to the baking pan. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with kosher salt. Toss thoroughly so every piece is coated.
Spread into an even layer. Avoid overcrowding this ensures roasting instead of steaming.
Bake for 25 minutes without stirring.
Remove, toss gently (scraping up golden bits), then return to oven.
Roast another 20–30 minutes, stirring once or twice, until:
Potatoes are fork-tender
Edges are crispy and golden brown
Onions are soft and caramelized
Total roasting time: 45–55 minutes.
Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot straight from the pan.
What Makes This Recipe So Good?
This Amish oven roasted potatoes recipe works because:
Butter promotes rich browning and deep flavor.
Thick onion slices slowly caramelize, adding natural sweetness.
High oven temperature creates crispy edges while keeping the inside fluffy.
Simple seasoning enhances the natural taste of the potatoes.
Serving Suggestions:
These buttery roasted potatoes and onions pair perfectly with:
Roast chicken
Meatloaf
Pot roast
Baked salmon
They also make an amazing breakfast hash just reheat in a skillet and top with a fried egg.
Expert Tips for Perfect Roasted Potatoes
Use a metal pan for better browning.
Don’t overcrowd the pan space equals crispiness.
Roast on the lower rack for extra crispy bottoms.
For softer potatoes, cover loosely with foil for the first 20 minutes.
Add an extra tablespoon of butter during the last 10 minutes for richer flavor.
Easy Variations:
Swap yellow onions for sweet onions for deeper caramelization.
Mix red and yellow potatoes for color.
Add garlic powder or black pepper for extra flavor.
Sprinkle fresh parsley before serving for brightness.
To feed a crowd, increase potatoes by 1 pound and onions by 1, adjusting butter and salt accordingly.
Storage & Reheating:
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.
Reheat:
Skillet (best for crispiness)
Oven at 375°F
Air fryer for extra crispy edges
