Garlic Butter Roasted Potatoes

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5

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    7 mins

  • Cook Time

    50 mins

  • Total Time

    57 mins

  • Servings

    8 Servings

  • Calories

    222 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Garlic Butter Roasted Potatoes

This recipe creates roasted Yukon potatoes with a buttery garlic coating and fresh parsley finishing. The potatoes develop a tender inside with a slightly crispy exterior due to roasting at 400 degrees. The mixture of olive oil and melted butter along with minced garlic provides a fragrant and rich flavor. Roasting the potatoes halfway through allows for even cooking and browning. Tossing with fresh parsley at the end adds a bright, herbaceous contrast to the richness of the garlic butter.

Description

Garlic Butter Roasted Potatoes combines halved Yukon potatoes with olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, then roasts them to tender perfection. Roasting at 400°F, the potatoes cook for 30 minutes before being flipped to ensure an even, golden finish after an additional 20 minutes. The garlic infused in the oil and butter seeps into the potatoes, giving them a fragrant, savory depth. Fresh parsley is stirred in after cooking to lend a fresh herbal note that balances the richness.

The texture is tender inside with lightly crisped edges from roasting, providing a pleasing contrast in each bite. The use of both olive oil and butter enhances the flavor complexity over using one fat alone. This side dish pairs well with roasted meats or grilled fish and can complement casual or special occasion meals.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 pounds yukon potatoes small
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
  • 8 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/4 cup parsley minced, fresh

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Halve the potatoes and place them into a large bowl.
  3. Add the olive oil, butter, salt, pepper and garlic to the bowl, mixing well.
  4. Place the potatoes on a sheet pan.
  5. Cook for 30 minutes, then flip potatoes and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and toss with fresh parsley and a drizzle of extra olive oil if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 594mg (25%) Potassium 743mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 37mg (41%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 594mg 25%
Potassium 743mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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