fondant potatoes

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Feb 23, 2023

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

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400ºF
  • Step 2
    After 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.
  • Step 3
    In 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.
  • Step 4
    Cook until brown, about 3 minutes per side, before flipping them; season again.
  • Step 5
    When the bottom is browned, add butter, thyme and garlic cloves. Generously spoon infused butter over the potatoes.
  • Step 6
    As soon as the butter starts turning light brown, pour in chicken broth.
  • Step 7
    Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until tender.
  • Step 8
    To 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.
  • Step 9
    To view this elegant potato recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>> https://youtu.be/eFJ8BIt3QE0

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