Fingerling Heirloom Potato Medley

Easy fingerling Heirloom potato medley recipe that’s a perfect healthy side dish to go with just about anything. These pesto with pine nuts potatoes are so pretty too served with chicken and fish, this will become your next go to favorite.

How to cook heirloom potatoes

Either way all 5 of us like it as an easy side dish, or even as a warm snack at times. With a combination of different pretty, potatoes and pesto tastes amazing! They are quickly baked in the oven sliced in half, and so pretty right?? My kids love how the fingerling potatoes are different colors, but taste very similar.

What potatoes are considered heirloom potatoes?

Heirloom potatoes are varieties that have been passed down through generations, often grown and maintained by small farmers and home gardeners. A few popular varieties are; Purple Peruvian, Yukon Gold, French Fingerling, Russian Banana, German Butterball, Red Pontiac, King Edward etc…

Potato Medley in the Oven

Mixed with a bit of salt and a few herbs and olive oil it’s perfect along side some bone-in chicken thighs at 350 or salmon! If your kids aren’t big veggie lovers they are bound to like potatoes so you should give this one a whirl. We are sharing how to cook them to tender on a sheet pan below so you can bake everything at the same time.

Are Fingerling Potatoes Heirloom Potatoes?

Yes, fingerlings are small, stubby and long shaped. These can be one of a variety of heirloom potato varieties. They are meant to be small and longer than “normal” versions.

Typically my kids would only dunk taters in ketchup and it was the only vegetable they’d eat, not anymore. It took a while but my 3 girls really love the taste of pesto now, and would almost prefer a full plate of veggies over a steak any day. This is what you’re going to need;

• 1.5 pound baby or petite potatoes sliced in half
• I just use a jarred basil pesto you can buy online or at the store
• Half of a fresh lemon juiced, or you can use bottled if that is all you have
• I like larger granules of sea salt vs. table variety
• A dash of pepper is good too
• Use a large bowl to toss to coat everything together

if you insist on homemade pesto, go right ahead, we have done that at times and it is delish.

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

To make this potato medley recipe going just grab a bag of mixed small potatoes at the store that come with a variety of colors. You could just use red potatoes too but the mixture is sure nice. I find them in the produce section next to the really large bags.  One is the perfect size for a side that feeds all 5 of us.

I cut each large potato into 6 pcs, or petite can just be halved. Then throw them in a bowl with everything listed, toss them and spread on a sheet pan. At the end some roasted pine nuts and/or parmesan cheese sure is nice too.

I use foil, parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on a cookie sheet to avoid sticking. Just pour it on there. I add the parmesan a bit later after these potatoes have baked about 20 minutes to avoid burning.

How to Roast Heirloom Fingerling Potatoes

We share oven directions below. You can do this similarly with our Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes too. Difference is the amount of crisp you will get on the skins. It is more intense in this small countertop appliance (but won’t heat up your house either).

Salt and pepper are just the basics, use whatever seasonings you normally would like. Just keep in mind that the pesto has quite a bit of flavor as it is so you won’t need a whole lot. Here’s a general rundown of this simple potato recipe;

• First preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Wash and dry the potatoes. Cut baby potatoes in half lengthwise, or in bite size pieces if they are regular size. Add them to a large bowl.  
• Pour in the pesto and lemon juice to the bowl of potatoes and stir until every potato is coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Pour onto the baking sheet in a single layer and spread them out. Roast in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until fork tender.

Want to make it faster without heating up the house? Try our air fryer potatoes and onions with this same mixed variety.

Best Use of Fingerling Potatoes

Roasting is perfect for these. You could follow the same steps for baked sweet potato cubes too really. It is sometimes nice to give those a bit of a savory flavor on the outside to balance the flavors. This is the basic time and instructions but you can think way outside the box once you have the hang of it.

There are all sorts of different store bought potatoes that all have a slightly different texture and flavor so you really should try them all. You may have only thought of russets but red potatoes can be more firm and Yukon is a bit starchier so they are perfect for making French fries.

How to Make Pesto Mashed Potatoes

Now if your family only likes these mashed you could do that as well. You’d want them as tender as possible, then add to a bowl and mash away. Typically it is easier to make those without the skin in tact but keeping them on will add fiber and texture.

How long do you boil fingerling potatoes?

Boiling potatoes in Instant Pot will save you time. Since these are much smaller you are looking at about 5 minutes in a pressure cooker (which essentially steams, not boils, but close enough). Boiling fingerling potatoes on the stove takes closer to 10-15 minutes depending on size and how tender you want them to become.

If you want to do this but crave crispy skins I get it. Using hot air, you can then pop in for a quick trip to make roasted potatoes in air fryer just to add the texture you want.

Ready to give this recipe a try?? Believe me, nothing I make is complicated or difficult! Easy but great recipes are where there at. When they look pretty that’s just a bonus if you ask me! If you love this you’ll love our easy spinach quiche recipe too!