Description
These Garlic Butter Greek Baby Potatoes are a delightful side dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Roasted to perfection and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, they are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (small creamer potatoes, red or yellow)
- 6–8 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill (optional garnish)
- Crumbled feta cheese (optional topping)
Instructions
- Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly under cold running water and pat them completely dry with a kitchen towel.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the dried potatoes on a large baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss to coat and arrange in a single layer.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through until tender and starting to crisp.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter. Stir in the minced garlic and dried Greek oregano, cooking gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Once the potatoes are tender-crisp, remove them from the oven and pour the garlic butter mixture over them. Toss to coat and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Remove from the oven and immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over the potatoes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill and crumbled feta cheese if using. Toss gently and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer the Garlic Butter Greek Baby Potatoes to a serving dish and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: For maximum crispiness, ensure the potatoes are dry and not overcrowded on the baking sheet. Adjust the garlic and lemon to your taste preference, and consider adding Kalamata olives or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.