Butter Basted Potatoes
Golden and indulgent, Butter Basted Potatoes are the ultimate side dish that combines simplicity with gourmet flavor. Featuring creamy Yukon Gold potatoes seared to crispy perfection and luxuriously basted in a buttery mixture infused with garlic, fresh thyme, and rosemary, this recipe takes humble spuds to a whole new level. The secret lies in the technique—tilting the skillet to spoon the fragrant, melted butter over the potatoes as they cook for a rich, caramelized finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is as quick as it is impressive, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts alike. Garnish with fresh herbs for an elegant touch, and watch these irresistibly savory potatoes steal the spotlight at your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 whole, smashed Garlic cloves
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and scrub the potatoes to remove any dirt. Slice each potato in half lengthwise.
In a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Place the potato halves cut-side down in the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cook the potatoes undisturbed for about 5–7 minutes, or until the cut sides are golden brown and crispy.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter, smashed garlic cloves, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet.
Tilt the skillet slightly and use a spoon to baste the potatoes with the melted and infused butter. Continue basting for about 10–15 minutes, flipping the potatoes occasionally, until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove the potatoes from the skillet and discard the herbs and garlic (or keep them for garnish if desired).
Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 497 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 644 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
