Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Place the butter on a sheet pan and melt in the oven as it preheats, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer the baking sheet from the oven.

Step 4

In a bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and the thyme.

Step 5

Add the potatoes to the sheet pan and use a spatula to evenly toss them in the melted butter.

Step 6

Spread the potatoes in an even layer and season with the salt and the pepper.

Step 7

Roast the potatoes, turning them after 20 minutes, until they are tender and beginning to brown, about 30-45 minutes.

Step 8

Serve.