Description
Fondant Potatoes are a luxurious side dish that will elevate any meal with their crispy edges and creamy interior. This recipe transforms simple Yukon Gold potatoes into a show-stopping centerpiece, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a dish that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cut into 1-inch thick rounds
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable stock
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter until foamy.
- Sear the potato rounds cut side down for about 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip them over.
- Add crushed garlic and thyme around the potatoes, then pour the vegetable stock until it reaches halfway up each potato round.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender but not falling apart.
- Remove the lid, increase heat slightly to evaporate remaining liquid while browning for about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with remaining melted butter before serving and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Searing/Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato round (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap herbs; rosemary works beautifully too. For extra richness, consider adding a splash of cream during the braising stage.