In this Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter recipe, baby potatoes get festive with garlic butter and melty cheese, making them a great accompaniment for a fancy steak dinner or any protein of your choice. It’s a simple and budget-friendly side dish that’s incredibly delicious and satisfying.
First, you’ll boil the potatoes until they’re nearly tender, then let them roast for a bit to get that perfect crispy exterior. While they bake, melt some salted butter and infuse it with garlic and parsley for a rich flavor boost. After gently smashing the potatoes with the back of a fork to open them up, drizzle the garlic butter over them and generously top with cheese. For best results, you’ll want to use a blend of cheeses with both great flavor and meltability. Any of these will work well in this recipe: mozzarella, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, Gruyère, Cheddar, or provolone. Also, be sure to shred the cheese yourself fresh from a block with a box grater. A quick return to the oven ensures that the cheese melts beautifully, resulting in a bubbling, cheesy delight. Enjoy!
To make the Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 390 ºF / 200 °C.
Place the potatoes into a pan of boiling water and cook them for 15 minutes or until they are nearly tender.
Once the potatoes are almost cooked, drain them well, then put them in a parchment-lined roasting tray.
Bake the potatoes for 10 minutes.
In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons salted butter, and then add in 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook gently for 2 minutes over a low heat.
Remove the butter from the heat and stir in ¼ teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons dried parsley.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and gently smash them with the back of a fork. Do not crush them; you just want to just break the skins open so the butter can easily ooze in.
Pour the prepared garlic butter over the potatoes, then sprinkle over 1 cup shredded cheese.
Return the potatoes back to the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Serve right away.
These Cheesy Garlic Butter Potatoes have all the makings of a crowd-pleaser, satisfying and comforting, requiring minimal effort to make. Have you tried this easy recipe? Let us know how it went by leaving a comment below.
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