Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter

Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter

the best baked baby potatoes with cheese

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 45m
Temp.: 390 ºF
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (20 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

328
calories
20g
fat
27g
carbohydrates
10g
protein
58mg
cholesterol
431mg
sodium
Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter

Recipe Description

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:

Ingredients for Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 390 ºF / 200 °C.

  2. 2

    Boil potatoes

    15 min
    Step 2 - Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter

    Place the potatoes into a pan of boiling water and cook them for 15 minutes or until they are nearly tender.

  3. 3

    Drain potatoes and put in roasting tray

    3 min
    Step 3 - Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter

    Once the potatoes are almost cooked, drain them well, then put them in a parchment-lined roasting tray.

  4. 4

    Bake

    10 min
    Step 4 - Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter

    Bake the potatoes for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Melt butter and cook garlic

    2 min
    Step 5 - Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter

    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.

  6. 6

    Add salt and parsley

    1 min
    Step 6 - Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter

    Remove the butter from the heat and stir in ¼ teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons dried parsley.

  7. 7

    Smash potatoes

    2 min
    Step 7 - Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter

    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.

  8. 8

    Top potatoes with garlic butter and cheese

    2 min
    Step 8 - Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic ButterStep 8 - Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter

    Pour the prepared garlic butter over the potatoes, then sprinkle over 1 cup shredded cheese.

  9. 9

    Continue to bake

    10 min
    Step 9 - Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter

    Return the potatoes back to the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Cheesy Mini Potatoes with Garlic Butter

    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.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Fiona
June 1, 2025
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Amazing!

Grace
May 19, 2025
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Delicious! Made these for my friends last night. Everyone loved them!

Oliver Jones
April 21, 2025
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Superb cheesy delight!

Brittany Ellis
April 5, 2025
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I loved making these Cheesy Mini Potatoes for my friends last weekend. They were simple and turned out super tasty. The garlic butter really added a special touch. I will definitely make these again for my next dinner party.

Ursula
March 27, 2025
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This recipe was easy and delicious. Perfect for my small dinner.

Vince87
March 1, 2025
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So simple amazing!

Xena
February 22, 2025
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OMG! Made these for my gal pals, and they devoured em! Tastes like heaven, total crowd-pleaser!

David
February 19, 2025
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Delicious! I made these cheesy mini potatoes for a family gathering and they vanished in minutes. The garlic butter adds the perfect touch. Will definitely be making these again soon.

Ivy
February 14, 2025
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Absolutely loved this. They were a hit at our family dinner last weekend. My kids couldn't stop eating them. The garlic butter added a fantastic flavour to the cheesy potatoes. Simple to make and a great side dish.

Isaac
February 13, 2025
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These mini potatoes are amazing! Made them for our anniversary dinner and my wife loved them. The garlic butter made them extra special. Perfect side for a steak!

Jessica Matthews
February 13, 2025
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Delicious! I made these for my best friend's birthday dinner. Everyone couldn't stop raving about them, and they paired perfectly with the steak, making the night special. I’m defintely making them again!

Zara
February 1, 2025
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So cheesy good

Sophie
January 23, 2025
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So easy! I made these cheesy mini potatoes for a family BBQ, and everyone loved them! The garlic butter was a hit, too. I will def be making again!

Ursule
January 8, 2025
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Delicious!

Samantha
January 7, 2025
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Simply cheese love!

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