Ingredients

  • 16 ounces red new potatoes (I chose small ones)
  • 3 -5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • herbed sour cream recipe follows
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Using a wooden spoon as a cradle, place each potato in the spoon and make several parallel slits into each potato top making sure not to slice completely through.
  • Place 3 garlic slices between slits at the crown of each potato.
  • Toss in a medium bowl with butter and olive oil.
  • Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  • Bake at 400 degrees until tops are crispy and potatoes are cooked through, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer to a platter and top with Herbed Sour Cream.
  • Herbed Sour Cream.
  • Combine 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until use.