Cheesy Garlic Butter Cracked Potatoes
This garlic butter cracked potatoes recipe gives you crispy skinned, roasted baby potatoes drizzled in garlic butter and topped with an ooey gooey, golden brown mozzarella crust. Serve the with your favorite meat to elevate any meat and potatoes meal!
Servings: 4
Calories: 319kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes washed, scrubbed, & dried
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Add the potatoes to a medium sized pot. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring the pot of water to a boil, and cook the potatoes for 15 minutes.1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or lightly spray it with non stick cooking spray. Drain the potatoes completely, then transfer them to the prepared tray. Bake the potatoes at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
- In a small skillet, heat the butter over low heat until melted. Whisk in the garlic, and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat, and whisk in the salt and parsley.1/4 cup butter, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 tsp dried parsley
- Remove the potatoes from the oven. Using the back of a fork, press down on each potato lightly, just until it's slightly squished and the skin has just cracked.
- Drizzle the garlic butter evenly out over the potatoes. Sprinkle the cheese on top of them.1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Return the potatoes to the oven, cooking for 10-15 minutes, or until it's bubbling and has just begun to turn golden brown. Serve them with your choice of entree, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure you are using baby potatoes or new potatoes. It doesn't matter what kind of baby potatoes you use.
- Because you are leaving the skin on the potatoes, you do want to clean them very well.
- Smashing the potatoes with a fork helps them crisp up. Don't skip that step!
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 748mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 548IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg