Garlic Butter Potatoes
Cuisine: American
Categories: Main Dishes, Baking & Cheese Dishes
Recipe Source: Lauren Miyashiro
These Garlic Butter Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. They're crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and bursting with garlicky flavor. This recipe is incredibly simple to make, using just a few basic ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. The potatoes are roasted to golden perfection and then tossed in a flavorful mixture of melted butter, garlic, and herbs. Whether you serve them alongside roasted chicken, grilled steak, or a hearty salad, these Garlic Butter Potatoes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Serving Size: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lb. new or small potatoes
- 1/4 c. butter, melted
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c. shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make small slits in each potato, like an accordion, making sure not to cut all the way through. Place potatoes on a large sheet pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil and garlic. Brush mixture over potatoes then season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until the slits are starting to separate and the potatoes are beginning to turn golden.
- Brush the potatoes with more of the melted butter mixture then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake for another 23 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.