fondant potatoes
These elegant potatoes are creamy inside with a crispy outside and are perfect for special occasions.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large oblong russet potatoes, peeled
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (grapeseed or canola)
- ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
- - freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 large sprigs thyme
- 2 large cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, or more if needed
How To Make fondant potatoes
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400ºF
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Step 2After peeling potatoes, cut potatoes in half and slice the ends off making sure they’re sitting straight – try to have the same size and height.
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Step 3In an oven-proof skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat, add oil and when it starts shimmering, place potatoes flat side down; season with salt and pepper.
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Step 4Cook until brown, about 3 minutes per side, before flipping them; season again.
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Step 5When the bottom is browned, add butter, thyme and garlic cloves. Generously spoon infused butter over the potatoes.
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Step 6As soon as the butter starts turning light brown, pour in chicken broth.
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Step 7Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until tender.
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Step 8To test if potatoes are tender, insert a pointy knife on the side – if it goes in like butter, they’re done. We’ll serve them immediately.
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Culture:
French
Category:
Potatoes
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Method:
Bake
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