Chef John's Potato Roses
Thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes are tossed with butter, rosemary, black pepper, and a touch of cayenne, then layered with Parmigiano-Reggiano in muffin cups to bake into golden, petal-like stacks. Each bite is tender inside with crisped edges and savory, nutty cheese throughout. Chef John's Potato Roses make an eye-catching side for dinner parties, holidays, or any special meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Potato Roses, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin with melted butter, reserving the rest for the potatoes.
- 2
Slice the potatoes to about 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick using a mandoline or vegetable slicer. Discard the end pieces that are mostly skin. Place the slices in a bowl and add the rosemary, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Drizzle in the remaining melted butter. Toss with your hands for about 2 to 3 minutes to distribute everything evenly, separating all the potato slices as you go. Grate about a quarter of the cheese over the potatoes and toss. Add more cheese and toss again. Continue until all the cheese is incorporated.
- 3
Stack the potato slices in uneven layers to resemble flower petals in the prepared muffin tin, ending with some of the smaller pieces.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are tender, 45 to 60 minutes, testing doneness with a metal skewer. The potatoes should be very soft. If they look too brown but are not yet cooked through, cover the pan with foil for the final minutes of baking.
- 5
Loosen the edges of the potato roses with a fork and lift them out of the pan onto a serving dish.
- Calories 234.93 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 5.33 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 24.76 g 9%
- Total Fat 13.06 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 6.2 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 22.52 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 119.26 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.51 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 162.2 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 370.15 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 26.9 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chef John's Potato Roses is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Fresh Rosemary. Each serving provides about 234.93 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Potato Roses made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Rosemary, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Potato Roses?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 234.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Potato Roses easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chef John's Potato Roses healthy?
- Chef John's Potato Roses has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 234.93 calories and 5.33 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 119.26 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.2 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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