Parsley Potatoes are a fool proof side dish with tons of flavor from dry-toasted garlic cloves, a little butter and lots of fresh parsley.
There are so many ways to prepare potatoes that it is hard for me to pick my favorite. We eat a lot of potatoes in our house, either as a main dish or a side. So I’m always fixing them in different ways. I think my kids would choose these breakfast potatoes as their favorite. I really like these parsley potatoes because they get a ton of flavor from dry toasting garlic cloves. It’s a technique I learned a long time ago when I discovered this garlic bread recipe. Plus they look pretty and taste so fresh and healthy with the addition of fresh parsley.
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How to Make Parsley Potatoes
Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the complete recipe. Parsley potatoes are made with just five ingredients:
- potatoes
- garlic
- butter
- fresh parsley
- salt
Choose smallish potatoes – I like Yukon Gold but red skinned potatoes are also a good choice. Cut them into about 1-inch pieces. While they are simmering on the stove, dry toast the garlic cloves. Press the cooled garlic through a garlic press. And mix the garlic with melted butter and chopped fresh parsley. Drain the water from the potatoes. Toss the tender potatoes with the butter, garlic and parsley mixture. So simple and so good!
What Goes Well With Parsley Potatoes
Grilled, roasted or air fried meats are my personal choice to serve alongside these parsley potatoes. Here’s some of my favorite recipes:
- Bourbon Brined Pork with Candied Bacon Butter
- Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Reverse Sear Steak
- Garlic Butter Grilled Steak and Shrimp
- Turkey Meatloaf
- Perfectly Grilled Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
- Easy Grilled Chicken Breasts
Kitchen Tips
- Check this post for what the garlic will look like after toasting
- This is the garlic press I use
- Use a sharp pairing knife for cutting your potatoes
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Parsley Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs small Yukon Gold potatoes you can substitute red skinned potatoes if you'd like
- 5 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and cut them into about 1 inch pieces. Place the potatoes in a stock pot. Cover them with cold water. Add the salt.
- Bring the potatoes to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Allow the potatoes to simmer in the water until they are fork-tender, about 18 - 20 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, place the unpeeled garlic cloves into a small skillet. Toast the garlic cloves over medium-high heat, tossing often, until the garlic is starting to brown, about 5 - 7 minutes.
- Allow the garlic to cool a bit and then press the cloves through a garlic press into a clean bowl.
- Melt the butter and stir it into the pressed garlic. Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Drain the water from the cooked potatoes. Toss the potatoes with the butter, garlic and parsley mixture. Serve.
Iryna Bychkiv says
This is my favorite potato recipe! I also like it with fresh dill. It’s so easy to make goes with everything!
foodtasticmom says
Fresh dill is a great idea too!
Anita says
One of the simplest and yummy way to serve potatoes. These are the perfect side dish for so many dishes.
foodtasticmom says
Absolutely. And sometimes simple is best.
Kelly Anthony says
These parsley potatoes will make a great side dish for almost any meal and are sure to be a crowd favorite.
foodtasticmom says
Yes, everyone loves them in my house for sure.
Jessica Formicola says
These potatoes are perfection! Such a classic recipe done so well! Thanks for sharing!
foodtasticmom says
You’re welcome!
Carrie Robinson says
Such a simple, yet tasty side dish idea! Love it. 🙂
foodtasticmom says
Thank you Carrie.
Scarlet says
These parsley potatoes sounds delish. And parsley is so good for you too:)
foodtasticmom says
Yes, it is. Thank you.