Description
Learn how to make delicious Fondant Potatoes with this simple recipe. These buttery, crispy potatoes with a creamy interior are the perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch thick cylinders
Others:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the potatoes: Pat the potato cylinders dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the potatoes: Sear the potatoes in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Add flavorings: Add butter, garlic, and thyme to the skillet and baste the potatoes.
- Roast: Pour in chicken broth, then transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until tender and golden.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Fondant potatoes pair well with roasted meats or salads.
- Yukon Gold potatoes are recommended for their creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
