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Melting Potatoes (Video)

Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these melting potatoes are bathed in butter and stock, along with garlic and herbs. An impressively elegant side dish that is so easy to make!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 356 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Ingredients

  • 6 russet potatoes
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • Flaky Sea Salt for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F/200⁰C.
  • Peel potatoes, then slice the ends off so the potato is flat. Cut into 1-inch slices, place in large bowl.
    6 russet potatoes
  • Combine potatoes with one tablespoon of olive oil, kosher salt and pepper to taste.
    Kosher salt to taste, Freshly ground black pepper to taste, 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • Heat 12" (30-cm) Signature Nonstick Skillet or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add remaining two tablespoons olive oil and 3 tablespoons butter.
    6 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • Once butter is foamy, add in potatoes, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear 6-8 minutes on one side, or until nicely browned.
    6 russet potatoes
  • Flip potatoes over, and add in chicken stock, remaining butter, garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme.
    1 ½ cups chicken stock, 2 sprigs rosemary, 2 sprigs thyme, 4 garlic cloves
  • Remove handle from skillet, and transfer to oven. Roast potatoes for 30 minutes.
  • Top with flaky sea salt, more fresh herbs if desired and spoon pan juices over the top.
    Flaky Sea Salt

Notes

You can certainly use other herbs that you like and have on hand.  I've tried these with tarragon, and they were delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 187mgPotassium: 967mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
Keyword pampered chef, potatoes, side dish, sidedish
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