And if it’s possible for you to’t wait for a special occasion, we don’t blame you.
Surprise the fam with aside dishof Fondant Potatoes on any random weeknight too.
They’ll love you!
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What Are Fondant Potatoes?
The French wordfondantemeans melting, which aptly describes the smooth creamy insides of these flavorful potatoes.
What Types of Potatoes Work Best for Fondant Potatoes?
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Save the waxy varieties, iered potatoes, for potato salads and gratins.
They won’t end up as light and creamy inside as the higher starch potatoes.
Peel potatoes; cut a thin slice off each end to make flat surfaces on the ends.
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Cut potatoes crosswise into four 114-inch slices.
Season Potatoes
Place potatoes in a medium bowl; cover potatoes with cold water.
Let stand 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat a large cast iron or heavy oven-safe skillet over medium 5 minutes.
Drain potatoes; pat dry well with paper towels.
Sprinkle potatoes with salt and pepper.
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Start Cooking in Skillet
Add the oil and 2 Tbsp.
of the butter to preheated skillet; swirl skillet to coat bottom.
Add potato slices in a single layer and cook until bottoms are golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
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Turn potatoes; cook until bottoms are golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes more.
Add Broth
Add remaining 4 Tbsp.
Add thyme and rosemary sprigs and garlic to skillet.
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Carefully pour 12 cup of the broth over and around potatoes.
Roast
Place skillet in oven.
Roast, uncovered, 15 minutes.
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Remove skillet from oven.
Carefully tilt and spoon liquid from skillet over potatoes.
Add Additional Broth
Add remaining broth to skillet.
Roast, uncovered, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 10 minutes more.
Finish and Serve
Transfer potatoes to a serving platter.
Spoon liquid from skillet over potatoes.
Sprinkle with additional kosher salt and fresh thyme and/or rosemary.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
