Fondant Potatoes (Melting Potatoes)

This recipe for Fondant Potatoes, also known as Melting Potatoes, features large floury potatoes that are seasoned with salt and pepper, then cooked in a mixture of olive oil, butter, and thyme sprigs before being finished with a cup of chicken stock. The result is a deliciously tender and flavorful side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings: 8 servings

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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))

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

238kcal

11%
Fat

13g

0%
Saturated Fat

4g

0%
Carbohydrates

27g

1%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

2g

0%
Cholesterol

15mg

0%
Sodium

345mg

17%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Fondant Potatoes (Melting Potatoes)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts