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Sautéed Baby Potatoes with Garlic, Onion, and Cilantro

Recipe by Alejandra de Nava

A simple Mexican-inspired side dish of baby potatoes boiled until tender, then tossed in butter, garlic, onion, and fresh cilantro for a lightly golden, flavorful finish. Perfect with meat, poultry, or as a stand‑alone snack.

EasyMexicanServes 4

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Source Video
10m
Prep
54m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 14m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$4.14
Per serving:$1.03

Critical Success Points

  • Start potatoes in cold water to ensure even cooking.
  • Melt butter with oil on medium heat to avoid burning.
  • Do not let garlic brown; keep it fragrant.
  • Coat potatoes thoroughly before the final sauté.
  • Cover and stir during the last 8 minutes for uniform golden skin.

Safety Warnings

  • Boiling water can cause severe burns – handle the pot with oven mitts.
  • Melted butter and oil may splatter; keep face away from the skillet.
  • Use a sturdy pot lid to avoid steam burns when covering the skillet.

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