Potatoes are not just for dinner! These Roasted Potatoes with Sour Cream and Onion Dip make a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer, too.

Roasted Potatoes with Sour Cream and Onion Dip are the closest thing I’ve had recently that would make me forgo my favorite version of potatoes. Especially because this recipe requires no messy frying and makes a fantastic appetizer for a crowd. Now I’m never one to turn down a french fry, but theseare the closest thing I’ve had recently that would make me forgo my favorite version of potatoes. Especially because this recipe requires no messy frying and makes a fantastic appetizer for a crowd.

You’re welcome to swap in your favorite dipping sauce, but this homemade sour cream and onion dip is not to be missed. I lightly caramelized the onions to give the dip a slightly sweeter flavor than your average sour cream and onion dip but the end result is still plenty savory. You can easily make the dip while the potatoes are roasting, but I recommend making it a day or two in advance if you can. The flavors develop even more after a rest in the fridge. Tip : No time to make your own sour cream and onion dip? Grab a container at the store when you’re there buying potatoes.

Roast the potatoes right before guests arrive and set everything out buffet style so guests can graze and dip to their hearts content. Your guests may be surprised to see Roasted Potatoes with Sour Cream and Onion Dip on the appetizer spread, but I guarantee they will be converts after just one bite.

P.S. This appetizer works for your gluten-free guests, too, as long as you use gluten-free mayonnaise.

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