Baked Garlic Butter Potatoes

Baked Garlic Butter Potatoes

Baked garlic butter potatoes are a comforting and flavorful side dish that pairs well with many meals. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for you:

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs (about 700g) baby potatoes, washed and halved (or quartered if larger)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or rosemary, if preferred)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Potatoes:
   • Place the halved (or quartered) baby potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
3. Make the Garlic Butter:
   • In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and dried thyme (or rosemary). Mix well.
4. Coat the Potatoes:
   • Pour the garlic butter mixture over the potatoes.
   • Toss the potatoes until they are evenly coated with the garlic butter mixture.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss again to distribute evenly.
5. Bake the Potatoes:
   • Arrange the coated potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and tender. You can test the doneness by piercing a potato with a fork; it should go through easily.
6. Garnish and Serve:
   • Remove the potatoes from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish.
   • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
7. Enjoy:
   • Serve the baked garlic butter potatoes hot as a delicious side dish to your favorite main course.

Enjoy your comforting and flavorful baked garlic butter potatoes!