Description
These Baked Garlic Butter Potatoes are a flavorful side dish that pairs well with any meal. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these potatoes are seasoned with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese for an irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds baby potatoes (halved)
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Toss potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with melted butter, olive oil, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread the potatoes cut side down on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and fork-tender.
- Add Parmesan: If using Parmesan, sprinkle it on during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use Yukon Gold or red potatoes if baby potatoes aren’t available.
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
