Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Perfect Thyme Skillet Potatoes
Perfect Thyme Skillet Potatoes is made with thyme and baby potatoes.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Get to know the ingredients
butter (unsalted)
In the method: In a large 12 inch skillet heat the olive oil and butter until melted over medium heat.
fresh thyme (chopped)
In the method: When the oil is hot, add the chopped thyme, and stir.
baby potatoes (cut in half)
In the method: Arrange the potatoes in the skillet, with the cut side down and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are brown and crisp.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons olive oilIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 2 pound baby potatoes (cut in half)Ingredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)Ingredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)Ingredient note
Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Perfect Thyme Skillet Potatoes
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Remove from skillet and serve.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: In a large 12 inch skillet heat the olive oil and butter until melted over medium heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Continue cooking over medium heat for another 8 to 10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
I used a Lodge brand cast iron skillet for this recipe. You can store your thyme potatoes for up to 1 week in a sealed airtight container. Cooked potatoes also freeze really well too! If you store them in an airtight container they will last in the freezer from 10 – 12 months.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: jocooks.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
