This Hands Off Garlic Fingerling Potatoes recipe is delicious. These potatoes make the perfect side to any meal and are quick and easy to make.
Hands Off Garlic Fingerling Potatoes are my very favorite potato recipe. They are so easy to cook, don’t need to be cut up, and really take on they flavors that you add to them. This recipe pretty much lets you walk away from them so they can do their magic all by themselves.
This weekend I bought a pint of fingerling potatoes at the farmers market. We were grilling steak, and I knew that they would be delicious as a side. I’ve made these before and sometimes will use fresh rosemary and thyme, or dill. I made them this time with fresh garlic.
You don’t need a recipe for these taters, but I just love these little guys so much that I thought I just had to share.
Hands Off Garlic Fingerling Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pint fingerling potatoes red or white
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in the bottom of a heavy skillet. Add potatoes, salt and pepper. Cover with a tightly fitting lid. Allow to cook on low for 20 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender when poked with a fork. Shake occasionally to prevent burning. Add minced garlic and shake to distribute. Turn off burner and allow the potatoes to sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Nutrition
If you over cook garlic, it becomes bitter. For that reason, I just allow it to steam into the potatoes at the end. You can use any herb or even grated parmesan.
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Jhuls says
November 10, 2015 at 1:34 amThese look fantastic, Julie. 🙂
Julie Menghini says
November 10, 2015 at 8:57 amThanks Jhuls! They are my favorite!
Karen says
October 5, 2015 at 5:30 pmI’ve cooked fingerlings before but never only in butter…what a delicious idea. Then adding the garlic, yum.
Julie Menghini says
October 5, 2015 at 5:39 pmThank you Karen! I love the fingerlings because there is so much for surface area for all that yummy garlic. thank you for visiting!
Loretta says
October 2, 2015 at 9:41 amGorgeous fingerling potatoes Julie, I must have missed this post when I was away. So glad it made it to a favorite choice by the FF readers. I like the simplicity of it, such a great side dish left unattended whilst you prepare the rest of the meal. It would go so beautifully with a nice roast.
Julie Menghini says
October 2, 2015 at 9:56 amI was very surprised that it made it into the roundup because it is so simple! It would definitely go great with a roast. I’ve seen a couple roast recipes pop up and am really getting the itch to make one! Enjoy your weekend Loretta and happy FF!
Loretta says
October 2, 2015 at 9:58 amOh and how neglectful of me Julie…. Thanks so much for co-hosting, you’re on top of it all my friend. :). Great going!
Julie Menghini says
October 2, 2015 at 10:00 amHa! You are welcome. It’s a great way of keeping up with my blogging friends as you know!
CakePants says
October 2, 2015 at 9:02 amWhat a fantastic and simple side dish! I definitely tend to overlook fingerling potatoes in grocery stores, but I’ll have to make an effort to change that, because this looks too good to pass up!
Julie Menghini says
October 2, 2015 at 9:04 amThank you! They are definitely my favorites. Since they are small, I think you get a lot move flavor.
Suchitra says
September 30, 2015 at 2:43 pmWhat a lovely and easy potato recipe it is! My husband will love it!
Julie Menghini says
September 30, 2015 at 3:05 pmThank you Su! Enjoy your day!
Elaine @ foodbod says
September 30, 2015 at 10:39 amGorgeous!
Julie Menghini says
September 30, 2015 at 2:52 pmThank you Elaine! I pimped my own taters! 🙂
Elaine @ foodbod says
October 1, 2015 at 8:45 amHa ha! Pimping is here it’s at!!
Michael @ Michael's Woodcraft says
September 29, 2015 at 1:48 pmLove your post, we cook, roast the fingerling potatoes all the time! They are delicious!
Julie Menghini says
September 29, 2015 at 6:47 pmThank you! They are my favorite too! My post featuring your board is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
petra08 says
September 29, 2015 at 4:07 amI love fingerling potatoes but for some reason I have never cooked them with garlic! Brilliant recipe and a must do! Yum 🙂
Julie Menghini says
September 29, 2015 at 7:44 amThank you Petra!
Shari says
September 28, 2015 at 2:48 pmI absolutely love fingerling potatoes, Julie, and these sound wonderful! I bet they were the perfect side for steak. There is a restaurant that we like to go to that serves potatoes similar to this, and we always order them when we go there. Thanks so much for sharing your method of preparing them!
Julie Menghini says
September 28, 2015 at 3:34 pmThanks Shari! There isn’t much that can’t be improved with garlic!
Abida says
September 28, 2015 at 10:36 amThese look so melt in your mouth buttery, yum!
Julie Menghini says
September 28, 2015 at 11:38 amThank you! I really like these potatoes, and they are so simple to prepare!
milkandbun says
September 27, 2015 at 10:21 amI do like potatoes, such simple and aromatic dish is always a winner! Have a nice week, Julie! 🙂
Julie Menghini says
September 27, 2015 at 11:06 amAbsolutely! Easy and yummy wins every time. Thank you for visiting, enjoy your day.
Lily says
September 26, 2015 at 9:33 pmYour potatoes look absolutely delicious Julie. I love how simple the recipe is and it is a perfect side to any meat dish.
Julie Menghini says
September 27, 2015 at 11:09 amThank you Lily! They are so yummy and easy! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Shani says
September 26, 2015 at 7:37 pmThe best combination–garlic and potatoes! I’m in love!
Julie Menghini says
September 27, 2015 at 11:09 amThank you Shani! I do love this combination too!
Sarah says
September 26, 2015 at 12:08 pmLove it! Garlic make potatoes go from good to amazing!
Julie Menghini says
September 26, 2015 at 12:55 pmThank you Sarah! I’m a garlic girl. Thank goodness John is a garlic boy! 🙂
Julie Menghini says
September 27, 2015 at 11:11 amThank you Sarah! I agree that most things can be improved with a bit of garlic.
Johanne Lamarche says
September 25, 2015 at 9:57 pmA dependable and versatile classic. LOVE Fingerlings!
Julie Menghini says
September 26, 2015 at 8:45 amThank you Johanne! Easy and yummy.
Julie Menghini says
September 28, 2015 at 11:43 amThank you Johanne!
Tornadough Alli says
September 25, 2015 at 4:51 pmThese look so fresh and easy! I love fingerling potatoes and I’m always looking for a great recipe and this surely is that! I can’t wait to try this myself! Thank you for sharing with us at #ThrowbackThursday!
Julie Menghini says
September 26, 2015 at 8:46 amThank you! I am enjoying Throwback Thursday. Not all link parties are created equal.
Julie Menghini says
September 28, 2015 at 11:44 amThank you! I love these simple ones too. I often don’t post them thinking that they are just to easy, but that’s what I often surf for so thought why not?
nancyc says
September 25, 2015 at 1:18 pmYou are right, Julie–we both had potatoes in mind! 🙂 Yours sound so good, especially with that minced garlic added in!
Julie Menghini says
September 25, 2015 at 3:20 pmThank you Nancy! Have a great weekend!
Kaila says
September 25, 2015 at 9:22 amYum! We love fingerling potatoes here too! I love the garlic and parsley combo. This would certainly be a hit in our house. Happy FF, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Julie Menghini says
September 25, 2015 at 3:14 pmThanks Kaila! I love these babies!
crendina says
September 25, 2015 at 8:42 amsimple and tasting!Yum!I can refuse potatoes 🙂
Congratulations for the cake in the previous FF!Fantastic!
Julie Menghini says
September 25, 2015 at 3:11 pmThank you Crendina! After all that cake, time to get real with some of my food. Have a great FF too!
Traditionally Modern Food says
September 24, 2015 at 10:35 pmCant say no to potatoes.. Ur version looks so inviting love it
Julie Menghini says
September 25, 2015 at 7:28 amThank you! I love these taters! I’m a potato lover too but tend to eat sweet potatoes more. Happy Friday!
KCole's Creative Corner says
September 24, 2015 at 7:47 pmGorgeous potatoes, Julie! I love a good roasted potato! And these look flavorful and delicious on a whole new level! Thanks for sharing! 😀
Julie Menghini says
September 24, 2015 at 7:51 pmThank you! They are definitely a favorite in my house too! I appreciate you stopping by!
Anna says
September 24, 2015 at 5:23 pmSounds so wonderful with the garlic and herbs!! *sigh*
Nicky Corbishley says
September 24, 2015 at 5:10 pmooh drooling over here! They look so good I don’t think you even need the steak to go with them 🙂
simplyvegetarian777 says
September 24, 2015 at 4:46 pmThis is such a fall and warm recipe Julie. My kids love roasted potatoes. I am going to make these soon and post on FB for share!
Julie Menghini says
September 24, 2015 at 5:02 pmThank you Sonal! I don’t eat a lot of potatoes, but when I do, I want them moist and flavorful. These babies deliver on both. Enjoy your evening my friend! Hope you are settling into your new home!
simplyvegetarian777 says
September 24, 2015 at 5:35 pmI am settling down slowly Julie! Thanks for asking :).
skd says
September 24, 2015 at 12:01 pmLove the flavor of garlic in this dish Julie. The potatoes look scrumptious.
Julie Menghini says
September 24, 2015 at 1:20 pmThank you skd!
Sarah says
September 24, 2015 at 11:53 amOne of my favourite ways to cook potatoes is by roasting them with garlic. Yours sound delish!
Julie Menghini says
September 24, 2015 at 1:20 pmThank you so much Sarah! I appreciate you stopping by!
Celebrating Sunshine says
September 24, 2015 at 9:00 amThis is my favorite way of preparing potatoes. So yummy! And I love the peel too, haha…
Julie Menghini says
September 24, 2015 at 9:41 amThank you Ana! We are on the same page my friend. I try to keep the peel on most of my fruits and veggies. There are so many nutrients in them. Enjoy your day!
Celebrating Sunshine says
September 24, 2015 at 10:50 amThank you! Same to you. 🙂
Lynz Real Cooking says
September 24, 2015 at 8:05 amI love these, have only made them once but I will go get some! Also, I love the garlic, yumm
Julie Menghini says
September 24, 2015 at 8:17 amThank you dear Lynz! They are just the perfect texture. I love the peel and it just stays tender and garlicky! Enjoy your day!
Debbie Spivey says
September 24, 2015 at 7:12 amI finally have gotten David to eat other potatoes besides russets. He “thinks” they are the only potatoes that are good… (sigh)
Julie Menghini says
September 24, 2015 at 8:18 amI know Debbie! John still says he doesn’t like cauliflower. He wont even try a nibble. I guess we always have a child at home right?
Debbie Spivey says
September 24, 2015 at 8:21 amLol! Between David and the cat, yes!
Chef Amy at Remke Markets says
September 24, 2015 at 7:05 amLove making these Julie!!! I now have to add them to my shopping list!! 🙂
Julie Menghini says
September 24, 2015 at 8:19 amAmy they are just wonderful! I hope you will give them a try and let me know what you think. Have a fabulous day and thanks for stopping by!
Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says
September 24, 2015 at 6:49 amHey Julie, we just love these fingerlings, so many ways to roast with herbs et cetera! Yum! Have a great day! Cheryl
Julie Menghini says
September 24, 2015 at 8:19 amThank you Cheryl! Hey fingerling potatoes we love you! Enjoy your day!
Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says
September 24, 2015 at 8:21 amWoo Hoo. I agree! Cheryl
Julie Menghini says
September 24, 2015 at 8:29 am