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Potato Sides

Fondant Potatoes

4 servings
France Finishing in the Oven

While the name “fondant potatoes” may sound fancy, it is very easy to prepare and still tastes and looks memorable. It will be a great and original side to steaks and many other dishes; and it will bring a welcome change to your plate.

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Tom Tom Founder
November 10, 2023
  • 75 min.
  • 75 min.
  • 1/5
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Ingredients:

Tools:

Directions:

1. Set oven to preheat at 350°F.

2. Potato preparation:

2.1.

Rinse potatoes under cold water.

2.2.

Then peel the potatoes.

2.3.

Cut off the ends of the potatoes.

2.4.

Cut each potato into 2 even sections (or 3 for large potatoes).

2.5.

Optional: Using a cookie cutter, cut into precise uniform cylinders. Use the leftover potato to prepare mashed potatoes to prevent food waste.

2.6.

Place sections on the plate and generously salt and pepper each section from all sides.

3. Pan sear with finishing in the oven:

3.1.

Preheat the fry pan on a high heat burner with 2 TBSP of frying.

3.2.

Place potatoes into the pan and briefly sear from one side until you reach a nice sear (about 1 – 2 minutes).

3.3. Add:

6 cloves of garlic – crushed and with the skin
2 sprigs of rosemary

3.4. Then pour over:

1 cup of chicken broth

3.5.

Add on the top of each potato a section of sliced butter.

3.6. Place the potatoes into a preheated oven until fully cooked (about 40 – 50 minutes).

Note: 
If you are not sure when the potatoes are done, extend the baking time to a full 50 minutes, and then test by removing one potato section from the pan, cut through and taste.

3.7.

Pour the pan juices over the potatoes a few times while finishing in the oven (preferably every 10 minutes or at least 2 times).

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4. Serve two potato sections for a portion (one portion could have 3 – 4 sections). Decorate with garlic and thyme from the pan.

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