Crunchy freeze-ahead roast potatoes recipe
Created by The Tesco Recipes team
These delicious and simple freeze-ahead roasties help take the pressure off for the big day as they can be cooked from frozen. A must-make for a smooth, fuss-free Christmas dinner or Sunday roast.
See method- Serves 6
- 25 mins to prepare and 1 hour 5 mins to cook
- 456 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Healthy
Ingredients
- 2.5kg Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and halved or quartered if large
- 1 tbsp sea salt flakes, plus a pinch
- 6 tbsp cornmeal
- 300ml vegetable oil or goose fat
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- Energy
- 1920kJ 456.0kcal
- Fat
- 13g
- Saturates
- 2g
- Salt
- 1.7g
- Sugars
- 3g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 82.2gProtein 9.4gFibre 6.7g
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- Put the potatoes and salt in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Boil for 6-8 mins until a sharp knife can pierce the potatoes with a little resistance. Drain well and leave to steam-dry for 10 mins.
- Tip the potatoes back into the pan and add the cornmeal and a pinch of salt. Shake the pan with the lid on to coat the potatoes in the cornmeal and rough up the edges a little. Add 150ml of the oil or fat to the pan and shake again to coat.
- Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. Arrange the potatoes in 1 layer in 1-2 nonstick baking trays. Drizzle over the remaining oil or fat and roast for 45-50 mins, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Get ahead: Prepare to the end of step 2, then spoon onto lined trays, spaced out well so they don't stick together. Freeze for 1-2 hrs; once solid, transfer to freezer-proof containers for up to 3 months. Cook from frozen for 30 mins at gas 6, 200°C, fan 180 °C, then increase the heat to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C and roast for 30-35 mins.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
