Fingerling potatoes are a small (probably the smallest) variety of potatoes. They have a very cute, narrow shape. The flesh is firm and yellow. They are not too starchy like Russet potatoes. I love roasting them and serving them as appetizers. It’s a perfect bite-sized amuse-bouche, which literally means ”playful in the mouth” in French. They will be a hit at your next fancy dinner party.
1. Info for Roasted Garlic Fingerling Potatoes in Thyme and Butter
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- Servings: 4
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2. Ingredients for Roasted Garlic Fingerling Potatoes in Thyme and Butter
- 20 to 25 fingerling potatoes, about 1-1/2 lbs
- 2 Tbs olive oil, + extra for greasing the baking dish
- 3 Tbs unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 sprig thyme, stemmed, finely chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 Tbs flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1-1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp white peppercorns, freshly ground
3. Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the butter and about 2 teaspoons of minced garlic. Cook the garlic until it is slightly golden. Remove the garlic and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, add the fingerling potatoes. Coat each potato with the oil/butter mixture. Lower the heat to very low. Cover and let it cook for about 10-12 minutes. Toss occasionally. Bring the heat back to medium. Season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic, thyme and 1 tablespoon of flat-leaf parsley; wait 2 minutes until the garlic is translucent and starts sticking to each potato. Drizzle the lemon juice over the potatoes.
- Immediately transfer to a greased baking dish. Cover with heavy duty aluminum foil. Place into the hot oven and roast for about 15 minutes. Uncover and cook for another 2-3 minutes to get the garlic very fragrant and golden. The fingerling potatoes should be fork-tender. Remove from the oven. Garnish with the remaining flat-leaf parsley. Toss well.
- You can serve the fingerling potatoes with a steak, a roasted chicken or as an appetizer with a garlic chive-flavored goat cheese dip (check the tip section below).
- Bon appétit!
