The Yummiest Garlic Butter Potatoes
Transform your side dish game with "The Yummiest Garlic Butter Potatoes," a flavor-packed recipe that combines crispy smashed baby potatoes with a rich garlic butter sauce. Boiled to fork-tender perfection, then pan-seared until golden and crunchy, these potatoes are infused with aromatic garlic, fresh parsley, and thyme for an irresistible burst of flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep and the option to add a touch of melted Parmesan cheese, this easy recipe is the ultimate comfort food side dish for any meal. Perfect for family dinners, holiday feasts, or a casual weeknight treat, these garlic butter potatoes will leave your taste buds begging for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Baby potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional, grated)
Instructions
Rinse the baby potatoes thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with enough cold water to cover them by about 1 inch. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until the potatoes are just fork-tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.
While the potatoes are cooling, preheat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter with the olive oil.
Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, gently smash each one with the bottom of a glass or a fork to create a flattened but intact potato.
Carefully place each smashed potato into the heated skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic to the skillet, stirring gently for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Sprinkle the crispy potatoes with salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, and thyme. Toss gently to coat the potatoes in the garlic butter mixture.
Optional: Sprinkle the potatoes with grated Parmesan cheese and allow it to melt slightly before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Garlic Butter Potatoes as a delectable side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.8 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.1 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 3329 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.1 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.6 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 834 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3983 mg | 85% | |
*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.
