Description
Elevate dinner with these luxurious fondant potatoes, where crispy golden exteriors give way to creamy, buttery centers. Delicate herbs and careful technique make this French classic a remarkable side dish that impresses without overwhelming.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1/4 cup butter (cut in tablespoons)
- 1 cup chicken stock or chicken broth
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic (sliced)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
Cooking Fat:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, ensuring a hot cooking environment for perfectly crisp potatoes.
- Carefully peel the potatoes, then slice them lengthwise to create stable, flat-bottomed pieces that will stand upright during cooking.
- Pat the potato halves thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a golden-brown exterior.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, creating a sizzling surface for browning.
- Place potato halves cut-side down, allowing them to develop a rich, caramelized crust for 6-7 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Flip the potatoes and brown the opposite side for an additional 6-7 minutes, ensuring even coloration and texture.
- Remove the skillet from heat and add garlic slices, fresh thyme, rosemary, butter, and chicken stock, coating the potatoes with aromatic ingredients.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes become tender and fully cooked through.
- Remove from oven, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy, enjoying the herb-infused, buttery potatoes at their peak deliciousness.
Notes
- Crisp Up Perfectly by ensuring potatoes are completely dry before browning, which helps achieve a golden, crunchy exterior without steaming.
- Choose Waxy Potato Varieties like Yukon Gold or Russet for the best texture and ability to maintain shape during cooking.
- Adjust Herb Combinations by swapping thyme and rosemary with other herbs like sage or parsley to match different main course flavors.
- Make Vegetarian-Friendly by replacing chicken stock with vegetable stock, maintaining the rich, savory profile of the dish while keeping it meat-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 313 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg