Description
Fondant potatoes are a luxurious side dish that elevates any meal with their buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. These golden-brown, crispy-edged potatoes are slow-cooked in savory broth, making them irresistibly creamy and perfect for pairing with roasted meats or saut?ed vegetables. Ideal for both special occasions and cozy dinners at home, fondant potatoes will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Peel and cut the Yukon Gold potatoes into thick slices (about 2 inches).
- In an oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Sear the potato slices until golden brown on each side (approximately 5 minutes per side).
- Add garlic cloves and thyme around the potatoes, then pour in enough stock to reach halfway up the sides of the potatoes.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 30?35 minutes until tender.
- Let rest briefly before serving alongside your favorite proteins or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato slice (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg