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Fondant Potatoes

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| Published on November 25, 2024

My fondant potatoes are oven-braised in a buttery, thyme-flavored sauce. The result of this old-school method? Golden brown potatoes with a crispy crust that remain rich and creamy on the insides. Serve this classic French side dish alongside roast chicken, beef, or fish.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hour 5 mins

Servings:

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Have you been searching for a way to spice up your potato game? If so, this unique recipe for fondant potatoes is the one for you. In this highly rated recipe, you'll have crispy (yet creamy) potatoes that look and taste incredibly fancy — but are ready to serve in a little over an hour.

Trust us, this will be your new favorite potato side dish!

What Are Fondant Potatoes?

Fondant potatoes, also called pommes de terre fondantes, is a French side dish. In this dish, potatoes are cut into cylinders, then pan-fried on both sides, then roasted in the oven in a stock and butter sauce. The result is a flavorful potato that is crispy and brown on the outside, but creamy and tender on the inside.

How to Make Fondant Potatoes

Admittedly, these potatoes are a little time-consuming to make — but they aren't difficult. You'll find the full step-by-step recipe below, but here's what you can expect when making these unique potatoes:

Cut the Potatoes

Peel and cut the potatoes into cylinders. Place the potato cylinders into a bowl of cold water to remove the starch.

Pan-Fry the Potatoes

Pan-fry the potato cylinders in vegetable oil until well-browned on both sides. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the Sauce

Add the butter and thyme to the skillet and cook until the butter begins to foam. Then add the stock to the skillet.

Bake

Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven and cook until the potatoes are tender. Remove from the oven and spoon the thyme-butter mixture over the potatoes.

Can You Make Fondant Potatoes Ahead of Time?

Sort of. You can pan-fry the potatoes ahead of time as well as baste them with butter and thyme. But you should stop after the butter begins to foam. Let the skillet cool completely, cover it, and store it in the refrigerator for up to a day.

When you're ready to serve: Just add the stock and roast the potatoes in the oven as directed.

How to Store Fondant Potatoes

Fondant potatoes are best enjoyed the day-of. But, if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for three days. Reheat them in the oven with more stock — but be prepared for less crispy and creamy potatoes.

Can You Freeze Fondant Potatoes

We don't recommend freezing fondant potatoes because they won't freeze or reheat well. They're best eaten the day-of.

Ingredients

4 sprigs thyme, plus more for garnish

3 tablespoons butter

3 large whole russet potatoes

2 tablespoons high-heat-resistant vegetable oil, such as grapeseed oil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ cup chicken broth, or more as needed

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Cut off ends of russet potatoes. Stand potatoes on end, and peel them from top to bottom with a sharp knife to make each potato into a uniform cylinder. Cut each cylinder in half crosswise to make 6 potato cylinders about 2 inches long.

Step 3

Place potatoes into a bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes to remove starch from the outsides.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a heavy oven-proof skillet over high heat until it shimmers slightly.

Step 5

Pat dry potatoes with paper towels. Place potato cylinders with the best-looking ends into the hot oil. Reduce heat to medium-high, and pan-fry potatoes until well-browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 6

Flip potatoes and repeat on the other ends. As they cook, use a paper towel held with tongs to carefully blot out the oil from the skillet. Add butter and thyme sprigs to the skillet.

Step 7

Pick up a thyme sprig with tongs and use it to paint butter over the top of the potatoes. Cook until butter foams and foam turns from white to a pale tan color. Season with more salt and pepper. Pour chicken stock into skillet.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook until potatoes are tender and creamy inside, about 30 minutes. If potatoes aren't tender, add 1/4 cup more stock and cook for 10 more minutes.

Step 9

Place potatoes on a serving platter. Spoon thyme-scented butter remaining in skillet over potatoes. Garnish with thyme sprigs. Let cool about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

239

Calories

11g

Fat

34g

Carbs

Protein

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Nutrition Facts

Servings per Recipe: 6

Calories: 239

% Daily Value *

Total Fat: 11g

14.1%

Saturated Fat: 4g

20.0%

Cholesterol: 16mg

5.3%

Sodium: 173mg

7.5%

Total Carbohydrate: 34g

12.4%

Dietary Fiber: 2g

7.1%

Total Sugars: 1g

2.0%

Protein: 4g

8.0%

Vitamin C: 11mg

12.2%

Calcium: 27mg

2.1%

Iron: 2mg

11.1%

Potassium : 773mg

16.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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