Description
Creamy melting potatoes deliver golden, crispy exteriors with buttery interiors that redefine potato perfection. Hearty comfort meets culinary elegance in this simple yet spectacular side dish you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Potato Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick rounds
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Herbs:
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by heating the oven to a scorching 450°F (230°C), ensuring an even, high-temperature environment for transforming humble potato rounds into crispy, flavor-packed delicacies.
- Select a robust baking sheet or cast iron skillet, creating a sturdy cooking surface that will promote optimal caramelization and golden-brown edges.
- Create a luxurious coating by gently massaging potato rounds with a harmonious blend of melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, fragrant thyme, and a balanced sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Meticulously arrange potato slices in a single, precise layer, allowing each piece maximum contact with the hot cooking surface to develop a perfectly crisp exterior.
- Initiate the roasting process, allowing the potatoes to sizzle and transform for 15 minutes until the first side develops a rich, golden-brown complexion.
- Carefully flip each potato round, revealing the beautifully caramelized surface, and continue roasting for an additional 15 minutes to ensure even, intense browning.
- Introduce a splash of broth to the searing-hot pan, creating a steam bath that will tenderize the potatoes while intensifying their inherent flavors.
- Return the pan to the oven, allowing the liquid to gently reduce and the potatoes to become irresistibly tender and infused with concentrated essence.
- Once achieved, transfer the potatoes to a serving dish, cascading the concentrated pan juices over the top and garnishing with fresh, vibrant parsley for a final flourish of color and freshness.
Notes
- Master potato selection by choosing starchy varieties like Russet or Yukon Gold for maximum crispy exterior and creamy interior.
- Cut potatoes into uniform thick rounds (about 1-inch) to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout each slice.
- Use high-heat cooking method creates incredible caramelization, developing deep golden-brown edges that provide incredible crunch and rich flavor development.
- Minimize liquid splashing when adding broth by pouring slowly along pan’s edge, preventing potential burns and maintaining oven temperature stability.
- Experiment with herb variations like rosemary or sage instead of thyme for different flavor profiles that complement main protein dishes.
- Allow potatoes to rest briefly after cooking to help absorb remaining pan juices, enhancing overall moisture and taste intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 492 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg