Description
These Melt in Your Mouth Potatoes are perfectly roasted Yukon Gold slices coated in a buttery, herb-infused mixture, then roasted with garlic and broth to achieve golden, crispy exteriors and tender, flavorful interiors. This easy side dish pairs wonderfully with roast chicken, steak, or holiday meals, bringing comforting, rich flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick rounds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Fats and Oils
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional Flavorings
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it reaches the high temperature needed for perfect roasting.
- Toss Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and sliced Yukon Gold potatoes with melted butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Mix well until every slice is evenly coated with the flavorful butter and seasoning blend.
- Arrange Potatoes: Arrange the potato rounds in a single layer in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet to ensure even roasting and crisping.
- First Roasting: Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes to develop a crispy foundation on the exposed sides.
- Flip and Roast Again: Carefully flip each piece over to roast the other side, continuing to roast for another 15 minutes to ensure even golden browning on both sides.
- Add Broth and Garlic: Remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Scatter the minced garlic evenly over the potatoes to infuse them with aroma and flavor during the final roasting.
- Final Roast: Return the dish to the oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the potatoes to become golden brown on the outside and tender within while absorbing the broth and garlic essence.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use fresh herbs such as rosemary or sage instead of dried thyme.
- You can make this dish vegetarian by substituting chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- These potatoes make a perfect side dish for roast chicken, steak, or holiday meals.
- Cut potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for their buttery texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg