Butter Roasted Potatoes
Served at breakfast, lunch, or as a side dish at dinner, this roasted potatoes recipe is flavored with a touch of butter and a sprinkling of fresh thyme.
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- 2pounds potatoes (white or sweet or a combination)
- 1tablespoon butter
- 1tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1teaspoon thyme (fresh, chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375 F. Peel the potatoes (if desired) and cut them into equally sized cubes, about 3/4-inch square.Step 3
While the oven is heating, put the butter in the center of a sheet pan and bake for 2 minutes, or until the butter is completely melted. Remove the pan from the oven.Step 4
In a bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and thyme.Step 5
Add the potatoes to the pan, using a spatula to toss the potatoes and evenly coat them with the melted butter. Spread the potatoes in an even layer and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.Step 6
Roast for 30 to 45 minutes, turning the potatoes after about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender inside and their exterior is beginning to brown.