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Garlic Butter Potatoes

You can never go wrong with potatoes, but these garlic butter potatoes really take deliciousness to another level. With just a handful of ingredients, you'll be on your way to the best side for SO many dishes. They're easy and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 279

Ingredients
  

  • 2lb/1kg roasting potatoes (Maris Piper, King Edward, Agria or Yukon gold are good options)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 2 teaspoons flaky salt
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Method
 

  1. You want the oven to be nice and hot when you roast the potatoes, so start by getting your oven on 400F/200C fan.
  2. Chop your potatoes into large chunks and get them into a large pot. Cover the potatoes with cold water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Get the pot over high heat and bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 minutes until the potatoes are tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork. At this point, drain them in a colander. Transfer the potatoes back into the now dry pot and give the pot a good shake to fluff the potatoes up. This will help you get lovely golden crispy edges when you roast them.
  3. . Melt 1/4 cup of butter into a small pan over medium heat. Turn the heat to low, then add the 3 crushed or chopped garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir for 2 minutes, until the garlic smells fragrant (be careful not to take it too far as garlic can quickly burn). Remove the pan from the heat and stir through the chopped parsley.
  4. Transfer the potatoes to a large, oven-proof dish or tray that’s big enough to fit them all on one layer (or use two). Pour over the garlic butter sauce and mix it through the potatoes so that they’re all coated. Roast for 30 – 40 minutes (check after 30 – some ovens are more powerful than others!), stirring halfway through the cooking time.
  5. The potatoes are ready when they’re looking golden all over and starting to brown around the edges. Once done, remove from the oven and scatter over 2 teaspoons of flaky salt and the zest of 1 lemon. Toss that through the potatoes, then transfer to a serving plate (or serve straight from the oven dish) and enjoy right away.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 40.6gProtein: 4.5gFat: 11.8gSaturated Fat: 7.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30.5mgSodium: 1694.6mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6.2gSugar: 3.1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • For the crispiest edges, ensure the potatoes are well-fluffed after boiling; a good shake in the pot will create more surface area for roasting.
  • When melting the butter, keep the heat low once you add the garlic to avoid burning it; garlic can turn bitter in seconds if overheated.
  • If you prefer a different flavor, try using ghee or olive oil instead of butter for a dairy-free option or a lighter taste.
  • These potatoes are best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, reheat them in the oven at 300F/150C for about 20 minutes to maintain their crispiness.
  • Check for doneness after 30 minutes in the oven; they should be golden and crispy on the outside, and you can easily pierce them with a fork.

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