Cowboy Butter Potatoes are tender baby potatoes tossed in rich homemade butter and fresh herbs. An easy side dish, ready in no time.A SIMPLE POTATO SIDE DISHThese Cowboy Butter Potatoes are the perfect easy side dish. And as you might have guessed, its this special made butter that makes ALL the difference. I cant get over how simple they are to make but have an incredible amount of flavor. It takes a few extra minutes to make the butter, but trust me, the flavor is WORTH it. Theyre perfect to go with any of your favorite meat main dishes!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:What is cowboy butter? I honestly dont know how it got the name. My guess is someone gave it a cute name to catch peoples attention (people love fun recipe names, right?) but no connection to anything cowboy. It is a compound butter made with fresh garlic, dijon mustard, paprika, lemon, red pepper flakes (optional) and parsley. What kind of potato works best? I think pretty much any potato would work. In my pictures, youll see I used a red gold baby potato, but yellow baby potatoes, regular red potatoes and probably even russets would work nicely. How else can I use this Cowboy Butter mixture? This melted cowboy butter is a delicious match for potatoes, but would also work well on grilled meats, like Grilled Chicken Legs, or other protein sources like shredded chicken or as an alternative on garlic butter steak bites. How can I add even more flavor to these potatoes? Toss the potatoes again with additional melted cowboy butter right before serving for extra flavor. How do I store leftovers Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)red baby potatoes I share more potato options that you could try above in the FAQ section above.salt and pepper start with about 1/2 a teaspoon each. You can always add more when serving.cowboy butter melted. Dont worry, I share the recipe for cowboy butter in the recipe card below. It is a simple compound butter made with fresh garlic, paprika, dijon mustard and a couple more ingredients.fresh minced parsley this is optional, you could also use dried parsley. It just gives it a nice pop of color. HOW TO MAKE COWBOY BUTTER POTATOESStir the ingredients for the homemade cowboy butter together in a bowl. Set aside. Preheat oven to 425F. Add potatoes to the bottom of a 913 or similar sized baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and pour the melted cowboy butter over the potatoes, toss to coat. Bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the potatoes are cooked through with crispy edges.Sprinkle with minced parsley. Serve roasted Cowboy Butter Potatoes immediately, enjoy!CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Crunchy Roasted PotatoesSouthern Fried PotatoesCowboy Hash Brown SkilletFuneral PotatoesAir Fryer Lemon Herb PotatoesBacon Cheddar PotatoesGrilled Baked Potatoes PrintCowboy Butter PotatoesBaby potatoes in a rich and savory butter sauce with parsley.Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 35 minutes minutesTotal Time 45 minutes minutesServings 10Calories 89kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients1.5 pounds red baby potatoes, halvedsalt and pepper, to taste1 teaspoon fresh minced parsleyCowboy Butter (4 Tablespoons, melted)4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried) teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika) teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to heat level)salt & black pepper, to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon each)InstructionsTo make cowboy butter: in a small bowl, stir together, 4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and salt & black pepper, to taste.Preheat oven to 425F.Add 1.5 pounds red baby potatoes, halved to the bottom of a 913 or similar sized baking dish. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and pour the melted cowboy butter over the potatoes, toss to coat. Bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the potatoes are cooked through with crispy edges. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon fresh minced parsley. Serve immediately, enjoy! NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.NutritionCalories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g