Garlic Roast Potato Sage Wreath (Printable)

Golden crispy potatoes with garlic and sage arranged in a stunning wreath shape

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 3.3 lbs Yukon Gold or Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

→ Flavorings

02 - 4 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
04 - 6 garlic cloves, crushed
05 - 15 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
06 - 1 tsp sea salt
07 - 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ To Finish

08 - 10 small fresh sage leaves, whole
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 430°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
02 - Place the potato chunks in a large saucepan. Cover with cold, salted water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 7–8 minutes until just tender but not falling apart. Drain well and let steam dry for 2 minutes.
03 - Return drained potatoes to the pan. Add olive oil, melted butter, crushed garlic, chopped sage, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat the potatoes evenly.
04 - Arrange the potatoes in a wreath shape on the prepared baking tray, leaving a hole in the center. Press together gently to maintain the ring shape.
05 - Roast for 35 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through for even browning.
06 - After 35 minutes, gently press the potatoes together again if needed. Brush the wreath with the remaining olive oil and scatter the whole sage leaves on top.
07 - Roast for an additional 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are crisp, golden, and fragrant.
08 - Carefully transfer the wreath to a serving platter and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The rough edges of parboiled potatoes catch and crisp up in ways oven roasted chunks never can, giving you that restaurant quality crunch in every single bite
  • Garlic and sage bloom together in the oven heat, creating an aroma that fills the entire house and makes everyone gather hopefully in the kitchen doorway
  • The wreath shape looks impressive but takes zero extra skill, just a minute of arranging before it goes into the oven
02 -
  • The parboiling step is absolutely essential, it creates the rough surface texture that transforms into crispy edges in the oven
  • Don't overcrowd your wreath or the potatoes will steam instead of roast, leaving you with soft disappointed potatoes
  • Letting the potatoes steam dry after draining might feel like an unnecessary step but it's the difference between crispy and soggy
03 -
  • Use a pastry brush for that final olive oil glaze to ensure every exposed surface gets evenly coated
  • If your wreath starts to drift apart during roasting, use a spatula to gently press it back together while it's still hot and pliable

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