Description
This recipe for Baked Garlic Butter Potatoes offers a deliciously crispy and tender side dish perfect for any meal. Baby potatoes are tossed in a flavorful blend of melted butter, olive oil, garlic, and aromatic spices, then baked to golden perfection. Garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, these potatoes are an easy, comforting, and crowd-pleasing addition to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
Seasoning & Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the potatoes crisp and golden.
- Prepare the Seasoning: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and paprika. This mixture will infuse the potatoes with rich flavor.
- Coat the Potatoes: Add the halved baby potatoes to the bowl and toss them thoroughly until each piece is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated potatoes cut-side down in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Bake the Potatoes: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Flip the potatoes halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and crispiness on all sides.
- Add Garnishes: Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and immediately sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired, adding a fresh and savory finish.
- Serve Hot: Serve the garlic butter potatoes hot as a delicious side dish to complement your main courses.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.
- You can substitute baby potatoes with Yukon gold or red potatoes if preferred.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes to the seasoning mix to introduce a spicy kick.
