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Melting Baby Potatoes

5 from 2 votes
With crispy edges and flavorful, fluffy insides, these Melting Baby Potatoes are a delicious side dish for any occasion. They literally melt in your mouth!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 213
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes cut in half
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 medium garlic cloves peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • 12 inch Cast Iron Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F with the rack in the upper third of the oven.
  2. Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
  3. In a medium bowl combine the potatoes, thyme leaves, kosher salt and ground black pepper.
  4. Pour the melted butter over the potato mixture and stir well until all of the potatoes are coated.
  5. Place the potatoes flat side down in a 12 inch cast iron skillet. Pour any remaining butter from the bowl over the potatoes.
  6. Place the skillet into the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and stir the potatoes. Return to the oven and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven again and add the sliced garlic and the chicken broth to the skillet. Do not stir.
  9. Return to the oven and cook for a final 15 minutes until the chicken broth has been absorbed and the potatoes are tender.
  10. Serve immediately. Pour any extra sauce over the potatoes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 587mgPotassium: 738mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

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