Garlic Butter Potatoes are a rustic way to enjoy new potatoes. A delicious side dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner or at a fancy dinner party. Everyone loves potatoes, especially when infused in garlic butter!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Fast - ready in less than 30 minutes
- Rustic Peasant Food - simple recipes from the old country are best!
- Goes with Everything - perfect to serve with any protein, chicken, beef, pork, fish or vegetarian dinner
- Enjoy it 2 ways - tossed in garlic butter and herbs, or the fun and rustic style with individual garlic butter dipping bowls for potatoes (kids love that way)
Ingredients
- Potatoes - baby potatoes or new potatoes are best
- Salted Butter
- Garlic - the more the merrier, potatoes love garlic
- Salt - for seasoning (if needed)
Instructions
Tossed Garlic Butter Potatoes
- Prepare Potatoes - wash and peel baby potatoes. For larger potatoes cut into quarters.
- Boil Potatoes - cover the potatoes in salted water and boil for about 12-20 minutes. The size of the potato determines cooking times. Test with a fork, potatoes should be tender and pierce easily.
- Drain Potatoes - drain potatoes into a colander and return back into the saucepan.
- Melt and Toss - add butter, minced garlic and dill into the saucepan over the potatoes. Cover saucepan with lid and gently toss to coat the potatoes in garlic butter. Turn heat on medium if needed to melt butter.
- Season and Serve - season with salt and it's ready to serve.
Rustic Butter Dipped Potatoes
- Wash Potatoes - peeling is optional. For larger potatoes cut into quarters
- Boil Potatoes - in a saucepan, cover the new potatoes in salted water and boil for about 12-20 minutes. The size of the potato determines cooking times. Test with a fork, potatoes should be tender and pierce easily.
- Prepare Ramekins - while potatoes are cooking, prepare 1 small ramekin per person. Mince one clove of garlic into each ramekin.
- Infuse Butter - melt butter in microwave or in a small saucepan. Pour melted butter into the ramekins.
- Drain and Serve - potatoes from water and enjoy the boiled new potatoes by generously dipping them into the garlic butter.
Garlic Butter Potato Variations
- Change the Herbs - instead of fresh dill, substitute with fresh basil, oregano, thyme or rosemary
- Cheesy Potatoes - toss with grated Cheddar or Parmesan cheese for a gooey twist
- Spicy Potatoes - add chili flakes or for extra spicy flavor, drizzle with Sriracha Sauce
Recipe Tips and FAQs
- Skip the Spoon - don't use spoon to mix, as it will crush potatoes. Instead cover with lid in warm saucepan, and shake butter and herbs together until fully coated
- Uniform Potatoes - ensure the baby potatoes or chopped potatoes are the same size. This ensures even cooking.
- Fresh Herbs - this provides the best flavor, however you can sprinkle dried herbs for a budget friendly version
- Dip with Fork - use a fork to cut the new potato in half, and dip into the garlic butter. Be warned, garlic is strong in flavor, you will have garlic breath!
Can I Prepare This in Advance?
Yes. While freshly coated are the best way to enjoy these potatoes, they can be made in advance. Simply re-heat before serving.
Can I Roast Garlic Butter Potatoes?
Yes, after tossing them in garlic butter, place in a roasting pan and roast at 400°F (200°C).
Storage
Place leftovers in an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Enjoy within 5 days.
Potato Side Dishes You'll Love
- Potato Bake with French Onion Soup
- Truffle Mashed Potatoes
- Crispy Asian Potatoes
- Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Crispy Moroccan Potatoes
- Russian Style Fried Potatoes and Onions
- Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
A recipe that has great memories from my childhood (with lots of garlic). Your kid will love dipping potatoes into the garlic butter, or fully coated as a potato side dish. Either way, garlic and potatoes, simple peasant food from the old country. Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (1kg) baby potatoes
- ½ cup salted butter
- 6 garlic cloves
- salt
Instructions
Tossed Garlic Butter Potatoes
- Prepare Potatoes - wash and peel baby potatoes. For larger potatoes cut into quarters.
- Boil Potatoes - cover the potatoes in salted water and boil for about 12-20 minutes. The size of the potato determines cooking times. Test with a fork, potatoes should be tender and pierce easily.
- Drain Potatoes - drain potatoes into a colander and return back into the saucepan.
- Melt and Toss - add butter, minced garlic and dill into the saucepan over the potatoes. Cover saucepan with lid and gently toss to coat the potatoes in garlic butter. Turn heat on medium if needed to melt butter.
- Season and Serve - season with salt and it's ready to serve.
Rustic Butter Dipped Potatoes
- Wash Potatoes - peeling is optional. For larger potatoes cut into quarters
- Boil Potatoes - in a saucepan, cover the new potatoes in salted water and boil for about 12-20 minutes. The size of the potato determines cooking times. Test with a fork, potatoes should be tender and pierce easily.
- Prepare Ramekins - while potatoes are cooking, prepare 1 small ramekin per person. Mince one clove of garlic into each ramekin.
- Infuse Butter - melt butter in microwave or in a small saucepan. Pour melted butter into the ramekins.
- Drain and Serve - potatoes from water and enjoy the boiled new potatoes by generously dipping them into the garlic butter.
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