Ingredients
– 1.5 pounds red baby potatoes, halved (you can swap in yellow baby potatoes, regular red potatoes, or russets for variety)
– 1 teaspoon fresh minced parsley for garnish
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (the base of the cowboy butter)
– 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder for a quick alternative)
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard adds a tangy kick
– 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice brightens up the flavors
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley for convenience)
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika works too for a deeper taste)
– 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
– Salt to taste (around 1/4 teaspoon to start)
– Black pepper to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon for that classic spice)
– 1.5 pounds red baby potatoes
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– Garlic
– Mustard
– Herbs
Instructions
1-In a small bowl, stir together the 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and salt and black pepper to taste. Set it aside for that flavor infusion.
2-Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it nice and hot.
3-Place the 1.5 pounds halved red baby potatoes in a 9×13 baking dish, season with salt and pepper, then pour the cowboy butter over them and toss to coat evenly.
4-Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the potatoes are crispy on the edges and cooked inside.
5-Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon fresh minced parsley before serving, and enjoy right away.
Last Step:
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🧈 The cowboy butter mixture works great on grilled meats or as a garlic butter alternative.
🔥 Toss the cooked potatoes again with extra cowboy butter for more flavor.
❄️ Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian (contains dairy)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 89 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg