Garlic and Red Potatoes en papillote

 

16 small red potatoes, about 2 pounds

16 shallots, peeled

16 cloves garlic, peeled

2 t. salt

1 t. pepper

rosemary-garlic butter (see below)

 

Preheat oven 350 degrees.  Slice potatoes ¼ inch thick.  On each of eight- 8-inch squares of foil, place 2 sliced potatoes, 2 shallots, 2 cloves garlic.  Dot each serving with 1 T. rosemary-garlic butter, add 1 T. water, ¼ t. salt and 1/8 t. pepper.  Seal packets tightly.  Place packets on baking sheet, bake 40 minutes.  Remove from oven, carefully open packets, and slide contents onto plates. 

 

Rosemary-Garlic Butter

½ c. butter, softened

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 T. fresh rosemary, minced

1 T. lemon juice

½ t. salt

¼ t. pepper

 

In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients, set aside.