Fondant Potatoes (melting Potatoes)

Recipe ⬇️⬇️⬇️ or PRINT: https://www.recipetineats.com/fondant-potatoes/

Stove seared golden then baked in buttery broth so it absorbs the flavour and goes creamy inside, in a way ordinary roast spuds never will!! Very fancy restaurant-y way of cooking potatoes. - N x ❤️

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Fondant potatoes (melting potatoes!)
 
4 x 400g/14 oz large floury potatoes, peeled (Aus: Sebago (dirt brushed), US: Russet, UK: King Edward)
3/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp/50g unsalted butter, cut into 1cm / 1/2″ cubes
6 thyme sprigs (sub 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
1 cup chicken stock/broth, low sodium (or vegetable)
 
1. Peel then cut each potato into ~ 6cm/ 2" wide, 7 cm tall cylinders using whatever method works best for you. Then cut in half so you have 8 short cylinders 3.5 cm / 1.4" tall. (Or – don’t! Just peel then cut potato into thick slices).
2. Toss with 1 tbsp oil, plus all the salt and pepper. Heat the other 1 tbsp oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium high. Brown potatoes on both sides (6-8 min each side). Add thyme & butter, then spoon butter over potatoes.
3. Add stock, once it bubbles, transfer into 200°C / 390°F (180°C fan) oven for 30 min, basting halfway. Baste again then serve, using all the buttery sauce!

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