Microwave Garlic Butter Potatoes
Transform your weeknight dinners with these quick and flavorful Microwave Garlic Butter Potatoes! This hassle-free recipe combines tender baby potatoes with rich melted butter, fragrant garlic, and fresh parsley for a side dish that’s bursting with flavor in just 15 minutes. The microwave does all the heavy lifting, steaming the potatoes to perfection, while the garlic butter sauce adds a luxurious touch. Perfect for busy cooks, this dish requires minimal prep and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad. Looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing side? These microwave potatoes deliver big taste without the fuss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Wash and scrub the baby potatoes thoroughly under running water. Cut any larger potatoes in half to ensure even cooking.
Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe dish with a lid. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, then toss to coat evenly.
Cover the dish with the lid, ensuring there is a small vent for steam to escape. Alternatively, use microwave-safe plastic wrap with a small hole poked in it.
Microwave the potatoes on high for 8-10 minutes, depending on their size. Check for doneness by piercing a potato with a fork; it should slide in easily. If more cooking time is needed, microwave in 1-minute increments until tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl (about 20-30 seconds in the microwave). Mince the garlic cloves finely and stir them into the melted butter.
Once the potatoes are fully cooked, carefully remove the lid or plastic wrap (watch out for steam!). Drain any excess liquid from the dish.
Pour the garlic butter over the potatoes, tossing gently to coat all the pieces. Add the chopped parsley and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss again to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Serve the garlic butter potatoes warm as a side dish or enjoy them on their own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
827 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.1 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2400 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.1 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2236 mg | 48% | |
*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.
