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Crispy Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Crispy garlic roasted potatoes with buttery golden edges, tender centers, and just the right pop of fresh parsley. Comfort food made simple and crave-worthy.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Crispy Garlic Roasted Potatoes, easy recipe, potato

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 530

Author Erren Hart

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 pounds russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic thinly sliced lengthwise
coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
A handful of fresh parsley chopped.

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
In a small bowl, combine butter and oil.
Brush the bottom of a round Large baking dish (approximately 12 inches in diameter) with some of the butter/oil mixture.
In a large bowl, coat the potatoes with the remaining butter and oil. Season well with salt and pepper and arrange potato slices around the dish slightly overlapping slightly.
Wedge the garlic throughout.
Bake for 25 minutes. Sprinkle the parsley evenly over the dish and bake until potatoes are cooked through with a crisp top, about 20 to 25 minutes more.

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Notes

Erren’s Top Tips

Slice evenly: Use a sharp knife or mandoline to keep slices thin and uniform. This ensures they cook at the same rate.
Don’t skimp on seasoning: Potatoes need more salt than you think. Season generously before baking and taste at the end.
Crisp factor: For an extra-crispy top, place the dish under the broiler for 1–2 minutes at the very end.
Garlic placement: Tuck the garlic between the potato slices instead of just sprinkling on top to prevent burning.
Butter + oil balance: Using both gives you flavor from the butter and higher roasting power from the oil—don’t skip either.

Variations & Add-Ins

Cheesy: Sprinkle Parmesan or Gruyere over the top for a melty, golden crust.
Herby: Add rosemary, thyme, or oregano along with the parsley for extra aroma.
Spicy: A pinch of red pepper flakes gives these potatoes a subtle kick.
Citrusy: Finish with lemon zest for brightness that cuts through the richness.

Storage & Freezing

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: For best results, reheat in the oven at 375°F until warmed through and crispy again—microwave will soften the edges.

Freeze: Not recommended—potatoes tend to lose their texture after freezing and thawing.

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