It’s often said, “Everything tastes better with bacon.” But I would like to make an argument for truffle salt making even the most simple food like popcorn seem gourmet. Truffles are a very rare and expensive fungi. This is why truffle salt is used as a flavoring accent elevating dishes from ordinary to extraordinary. Just a pinch goes a long way and is worth the $20 price for a 3.5 ounce bottle. For anyone who hasn’t tried truffle salt before, I know what you’re thinking. There is no way you would pay $20 for a little flavoring salt. You think this now, but if you try it, you might be singing it’s praises.. so don’t knock it until you try it.
A couple weeks ago I bought these beautiful and colorful baby potatoes. I roasted them with a little olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Once I removed them from the oven I sprinkled just a little bit of truffle salt over them for flavor and some chopped parsley for color. The moment I set them on the table, my kids as well as their friends gobbled them like appetizers. I think it’s worth mentioning not a single child asked for ketchup – a mother’s victory.
So if you get a chance to come across some truffle salt, make these roasted potatoes. They are seriously AMAZING!
PS: A small jar will last you a very long time and you’ll be glad you invested in an ingredient which makes you look like a gourmet chef.
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes, cut in half
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon truffle salt
- 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the potatoes with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and toss with the truffle salt. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Hi Niki,
There is the Truffle cafe at Pike Place Market which sells all things truffles. You can also find it at Central Market in Shoreline and I assume Whole Foods might carry it, too.
We so need to live closer to each other for many lovey, wonderful, fabulous reasons as it is. A love of potatoes and truffel salt is just the cherry on top now 🙂 xoxo
Mmm, simple and beautifully colorful. I’m also in Seattle… do you mind sharing where I can find the truffle salt – and better yet, where you happened upon the colorful baby beauties? 🙂
These look fantastic! Yum!
I love the simplicity of this recipe. And as a non-ketchup eater, hooray that they didn’t ask for it! 🙂 I can’t wait to try this, I’ll definitely keep my eyes peeled for truffle salt.
I’d love to try this. I’ve never had truffle salt. Is there a brand you recommend?
I love truffle oil, I use it often. Didn’t know there was truffle salt, will try it for sure!
I haven’t even thought about buying truffle salt but will now do so.
Has anyone ever used truffle butter? Ina Garten has a recipe for pasta with truffle butter but it is so expensive that I hesitate to buy it unless I know it’s worth the price.
They’re almost too pretty to eat! Do regular grocery stores carry truffle salt?
That sounds amazing! Truffle salt is a favorite, but now going to add it to our potatoes from our CSA.
Thanks!
Hi there,
This recipe looks fabulous! I love potatoes and also love sea salt. Can’t wait to try this recipe on my family. You have a wonderful blog, and I enjoyed visiting you today. I will add your blog to my own list of “other nests to visit” on my own blog, Bluebirds and Butterflies. I will definitely be back to see what you post next! Have a happy day! xoxo Kim
My favorite bar in Bellingham serves french fries with truffle oil, that was the first dabble with truffle oil. I have kept my eyes peeled for salt but haven’t been able to come across it where I currently live. The stuff really is amazing and the smell is incredibly fragrant
Alice, I am ashamed to admit that I had a container of truffle salt for a year and a half before I ever opened it up. To say that it is amazing is an understatement. The next time I make roasted potatoes, I’m going to reach for my stash and fancy it up.
Williams-Sonoma and Sur La Table also sells truffle salt!
Both Amazon.com and Ebay have sellers selling the truffle salt. Mine is on it’s way!
These look perfect. Roasted potatoes are one of my favorite things, especially the little multicolored ones.
GASP! I make these all the time, but never with truffle salt. Fabulous!
Oh wow, those look delicious! I’ll be making some roasted potatoes this week as well. If only I had truffle salt! Yum!
I have never had truffle salt…. think I might have to give it a try!
These look awesome. I am inspired for a great summer side!
Oh my…how had I not thought of this before?! Also love the mix of potatoes! Who would have thought the potato could be such a colour fiesta…
oh my gosh. This looks amazing!
I firmly believe in bacon, but I love truffle salt/oil too. SO good.
ooh yes please! I have some potato condos growing out back, with purple and red potatoes – can’t wait to make this!
Such beautiful, colorful potatoes! Where in Seattle did you go to buy your truffle salt?