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Plate of crispy garlic butter potatoes garnished with herbs

Garlic Butter Crispy Potatoes

Delightful crispy potatoes infused with roasted garlic and butter, perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 kg baby white potatoes Small, creamy potatoes perfect for roasting.
  • 1 head garlic Roasted to bring out sweet, aromatic qualities.
  • 100 g Westgold unsalted butter High-quality butter for creaminess.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil To crisp the potatoes and enhance flavor.
  • Salt and pepper Essential seasonings.
  • Parsley (finely diced) Fresh finishing touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover and bake for about an hour until soft.
  3. Cook baby potatoes in heavily salted cold water for around 30 minutes until tender.
  4. Drain potatoes and cool them in the fridge or pat dry with a paper towel.
Cooking
  1. In a dish, combine melted butter and olive oil over low heat with mashed roasted garlic and season.
  2. Toss dried potatoes in the garlic butter until coated.
  3. Smashed the potatoes on lined baking trays.
  4. Drizzle remaining garlic butter over potatoes and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and crispy.
  5. Sprinkle with sea salt and parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, smash potatoes thinner. Don’t skip cooling to prevent sogginess.