Parsley-Butter Melting Potatoes

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These herbaceous melting potatoes have a crisp, browned crust with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior. Parsley adds a fresh finish, but you could swap in a variety of herbs like chives, thyme or dill. Serve these velvety potatoes alongside roast chicken or pan-seared fish.

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
  • These tender potatoes can be served alongside a variety of mains.
  • Potatoes are packed with fiber, a key nutrient to support gut health. 
  • The potatoes have a creamy interior that will melt in your mouth.
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1-inch thick

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed, divided

  • ¾ cup lower-sodium vegetable broth

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt

Directions

  1. Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 500°F.

  2. Toss sliced potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan (do not use glass, which may shatter). Scatter 2 tablespoons cubed butter over the potatoes. Roast, flipping once with a spatula, until browned, about 30 minutes.

    Halved potatoes on a baking tray with butter and seasoning ready for cooking

    Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Renu Dhar, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee.

  3. Combine ¾ cup broth, 1 tablespoon parsley and 1 tablespoon garlic in a liquid measuring cup. Carefully pour the broth mixture into the pan. Continue roasting until the potatoes are very tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 6 to 8 minutes.

    Slices of roasted potatoes topped with parsley and butter arranged in a baking tray with a tool pouring additional liquid

    Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Renu Dhar, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee.

  4. Remove from oven. Immediately add the remaining 2 tablespoons cubed butter and carefully swirl the pan until the butter is melted and emulsified. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and ¼ teaspoon flaky salt.

    Recipe image of Parsley-Buttered Melting Potatoes.

    Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Renu Dhar, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee.

EatingWell.com, October 2025

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

190 Calories
9g Fat
25g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size ¾ cup potatoes & 2 tsp. sauce
Calories 190
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Vitamin A 91µg
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 1mg 5%
Folate 34µg
Vitamin K 29µg
Sodium 292mg 13%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Magnesium 34mg 8%
Potassium 633mg 13%
Zinc 0mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.