Roasted Garlic Butter Potatoes

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We slather roasted baby potatoes with a buttery roasted garlic sauce for a crowd-pleasing side that's easy enough for a weeknight, but special enough for entertaining. We love the rich, full flavor that butter delivers, but you can swap it out and use extra-virgin olive oil in its place. Thyme offers a mild woodsy flavor, but smaller amounts of stronger-scented herbs like fresh rosemary or sage would work well too.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on June 5, 2024

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

1 small head garlic
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon, divided
1 ½ pounds new or baby potatoes, scrubbed and cut in half
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Directions

Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F.
Peel and discard papery outer layers of garlic head. Cut about 1/4 inch from the top of the cloves. Place the garlic on a piece of foil big enough to enclose the head. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil; seal the foil securely. Place on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Rachel Marek
Toss potatoes in a large bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet. Roast, stirring once or twice, until the potatoes are tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

Rachel Marek
Remove the garlic from the foil; let rest until cool enough to handle. Combine melted butter and thyme in a small bowl. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins (discard skins). Add the roasted garlic to the butter mixture; mash with a fork (it'll be lumpy). Pour the garlic butter over the potatoes. Season with pepper to taste. Toss to coat.

Rachel Marek

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

153	Calories
7g	Fat
22g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2/3 cup
Calories 153
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Protein 3g	6%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Vitamin A 138IU	3%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Vitamin E 1mg	4%
Folate 1mcg	0%
Vitamin K 1mcg	1%
Sodium 358mg	16%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 2mg	0%
Potassium 25mg	1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Roasted Garlic Butter Potatoes

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