Description
Crispy Garlic Skillet Potatoes are the side dish you’ll crave again and again. Thin slices of golden Yukon Golds are cooked in garlicky butter and olive oil, layered with Parmesan, and roasted until crisp. This one-skillet recipe is simple to make and offers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re cooking up quick breakfast ideas, planning a cozy dinner, or searching for food ideas that impress guests, these crispy potatoes are perfect for easy dinners, hearty brunches, and everything in between. A top choice in easy recipes for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and scrub the potatoes well; slice them into 1/8-inch rounds.
2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
4. Remove from heat and layer potato slices in overlapping circles in the skillet.
5. Sprinkle Parmesan, salt, and pepper between layers as you go.
6. Return skillet to medium heat and cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes to start crisping.
7. Transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 25–30 minutes.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, press down gently on the potatoes while cooking on the stovetop.
Swap Parmesan for Gruyere or Pecorino for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet + Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: crispy potatoes, skillet potatoes, garlic potatoes, easy recipe, dinner ideas