Crispy Garlic Butter Roasted Potatoes
These crispy garlic butter roasted potatoes are a delightful side dish or light meal, featuring tender potatoes combined with a rich garlic butter sauce and a fresh arugula salad.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
For the roasted potatoes
- 5 medium medium potatoes (about 1.5 pounds / 700 g) Use firm, medium-starch potatoes like Yukon Gold.
- 2 cloves garlic Fresh garlic baked with the potatoes mellows to a sweet flavor.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Plus extra for salad.
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Key for creating the garlic butter sauce.
- Salt to taste Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste Freshly ground black pepper
For the salad
- 1 cup arugula Adds a peppery fresh contrast; baby spinach is a fine substitute.
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated Boosts umami without overwhelming.
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F). Thoroughly wash the potatoes and dry them well.
- Wrap the two garlic cloves individually in aluminum foil.
Baking
- Place the whole potatoes and wrapped garlic on a baking tray. Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
- Bake the potatoes and garlic for 25 minutes. Flip the potatoes carefully and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy outside and tender inside.
Salad Preparation
- While the potatoes bake, combine arugula, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and sesame seeds in a bowl. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Garlic Butter Sauce
- Once the potatoes and garlic have finished baking, carefully unwrap the garlic and press the softened garlic out of its peel. Mash it and mix thoroughly with the butter.
Serving
- Serve the crispy roasted potatoes topped with garlic butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Plate the arugula salad alongside.
Notes
Choose potatoes of similar size for even cooking. Serve immediately to enjoy the garlicky butter at its best.