Fondant Potatoes

Fondant Potatoes... aka Melting Potatoes... aka your new favorite side dish! These potatoes are rich and velvety and infused with the flavors of butter, garlic and fresh thyme. The perfect holiday side dish that doubles as a delicious appetizer!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 246kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Equipment

1 cast iron skillet

Ingredients

4 large Russet potatoes
3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 Tablespoons butter
2-4 cloves garlic halved
2 sprigs thyme
1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Peel the potatoes and cut off both ends. Cut in half to create a total of 8 rounds. Each round will be about 2 inches tall.
Toss the potatoes in 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large cast iron (or oven-safe) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and sear on each side for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown.
Add the butter, garlic cloves and thyme and continue heating until the butter is completely melted.
Spoon the melted butter over the potatoes.
Slowly add the chicken broth to the skillet; bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat.
Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a knife easily slides into the center of the potatoes.
Remove potatoes from the oven. Spoon melted butter over them and garnish with additional thyme, salt and pepper. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Recipe Variations

Use any type of long potatoes, such as yukon gold or sweet potatoes
Add extra seasonings (e.g. garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika)
Substitute fresh rosemary or sage for the thyme
Use vegetable or beef broth in place of chicken broth
Garnish with fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Serve with any of your favorite dipping sauces

Storing & Reheating

Leftover potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. To reheat, place them in a single layer in a shallow baking pan, add a little butter and broth and cover with foil. Bake at 400°F. for 10-15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.

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