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Halved baby yellow potatoes roasted to a golden-brown crisp with cooked minced garlic flecks. (Baked Garlic Butter Potatoes)

The Ultimate Baked Garlic Butter Potatoes Recipe

Discover how to make flawless Baked Garlic Butter Potatoes with deeply browned, crispy edges, tender creamy centers, and a glistening garlic butter coating. The perfect, elegant easy side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

Baked Garlic Butter Potatoes Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Baby yellow potatoes (680g), halved
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil (30ml)
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter (42g), melted
  • 4 cloves Fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt (5g)
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper (1g), freshly cracked
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (8g), chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Dark Matte Baking Dish Enhances the Maillard reaction for a superior, deeply browned crust.
  • 1 Sharp Chef's Knife Ensures perfectly flat cuts for maximum pan contact.
  • 1 Small Microwave-Safe Bowl Used for preparing the garlic butter infusion.

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preheating your oven to a roaring 425°F (220°C). Place your dark matte baking dish inside the oven while it preheats.
  2. Thoroughly dry your halved baby yellow potatoes. Toss them with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Carefully remove the hot dish from the oven. Arrange potatoes flat-side down and roast undisturbed for 25 minutes to create crispy edges.
  4. While roasting, melt the unsalted butter in a small bowl and immediately stir in the minced garlic to soften its raw bite.
  5. Remove dish from the oven, pour the infused garlic butter over the potatoes, toss gently, and return to the oven for exactly 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer potatoes to a serving platter, lightly dust with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Dry your potatoes completely after washing; residual water creates steam and prevents a golden-brown crisp.
Never add the garlic butter at the beginning of the roasting process, as the high heat will turn the garlic bitter.
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