How to Make the Perfect Garlic Butter Accordion Potatoes
American · Medium · 75 min · 4 servings
Butter-basted accordion potatoes with sharp parmesan tucked into every fold. These indulgent spuds make a perfect dinner party showstopper.
Why this recipe works
This Garlic Butter Accordion Potatoes recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 75 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 360 calories with 9g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 8 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prep and Preheat
Preheat oven to 425F. Wash and dry each potato. Place a potato between two chopsticks lengthwise on the cutting board so the chopsticks prevent the knife from cutting all the way through the base.
Step 2: Score the Accordions
Slice each potato crosswise at 3mm intervals all the way down using the chopsticks as guides. Then rotate the potato 45 degrees and slice again crosswise creating a diamond crosshatch pattern. Gently fan the slices open slightly.
Step 3: Apply Garlic Butter
Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Using a pastry brush work this mixture thoroughly into every cut and crevice of each potato. Reserve half the butter mixture for a second coat.
Step 4: Roast and Baste
Place potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast at 425F for 30 minutes. Pull them out and brush with remaining garlic butter then pack parmesan into the open slices. Return to oven and roast another 20 minutes until edges are deeply golden and cheese is crispy.
Step 5: Garnish and Plate
Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Scatter fresh chives over the top and add a final pinch of flaky salt. Serve on a warm plate immediately while the parmesan edges remain crisp.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- parmesan cheese → pecorino romano or aged asiago for similar saltiness
- unsalted butter → ghee for a nuttier richer flavor
- fresh chives → green onion tops or fresh dill
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Packing in the parmesan too early before the initial roast causes it to burn
- Not fanning the slices open before roasting which traps steam and prevents crispiness
- Using small potatoes that collapse during the accordion cutting process
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 360 calories, 9g protein, 44g carbs, 17g fat, 4g fiber.
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