🥔 Baked Garlic Butter Potatoes
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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2 lbs baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes (halved if large)
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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2 tbsp olive oil
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4–5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp salt (or to taste)
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½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
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1 tsp dried Italian seasoning or 1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary/thyme
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Season
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In a large bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
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Toss potatoes until well coated.
3️⃣ Bake
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Spread potatoes cut-side down in a single layer.
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Bake 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and fork-tender.
4️⃣ Finish
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan (if using).
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Serve hot.
✨ Tips for Extra Crispiness
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Don’t overcrowd the pan.
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Use a metal baking sheet (not glass).
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For extra crunch, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.
🌿 Flavor Variations
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Spicy: Add ½ tsp red pepper flakes.
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Lemon Garlic: Add zest of ½ lemon before serving.
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Cheesy Herb: Toss with extra Parmesan and fresh thyme.