Baked Garlic Butter Potatoes

1.5 lbs (about 700g) baby potatoes, washed and halved (or quartered if larger)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried thyme (or rosemary, if preferred)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)