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Garlic Butter Potatoes Recipe

Garlic Butter Potatoes Recipe

Emily Carter
Are you looking for a side dish that everyone will love? This Garlic Butter Potatoes Recipe is the answer. It is crispy on the outside and soft inside. The rich garlic butter flavor makes every bite delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds baby red or gold potatoes halved
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

Wash and Prep the Potatoes

  • Scrub your potatoes clean with fresh water. Dry them well with a clean towel. Cut each potato in half. Keeping them equal in size helps them cook evenly.

Boil Until Slightly Tender

  • Place potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring the water to a boil. Cook them for about seven minutes. Drain the water completely and set the potatoes aside.

Heat the Pan and Oil

  • Place your skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter. Let the butter melt until it starts to bubble softly.

Sear the Potatoes

  • Place the potatoes face down in the skillet. Cook without moving them for five minutes. Look for a deep golden crust before flipping them over carefully.

Add Garlic and Butter

  • Reduce the heat to low. Add the rest of the butter and minced garlic. Stir gently for one minute so the garlic does not burn.

Season and Toss

  • Sprinkle salt, pepper, and dried oregano over the potatoes. Toss everything gently in the skillet. Make sure every potato gets coated in garlic butter.

Garnish and Serve

  • Turn off the heat immediately. Top the hot potatoes with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese. Serve them warm straight from the pan and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use baby potatoes because their thin skin gets extra crispy in the pan.
  • Do not crowd the skillet or the potatoes will steam instead of brown.
  • Swap oregano for rosemary or thyme to change up the herbal flavor profile.
  • Add red pepper flakes if you like a little kick of heat.
  • Use bacon grease instead of olive oil for a deep smoky taste.
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