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Melting Potatoes

Cultural Context

Melting potatoes, also known as fondant potatoes, have their roots in French cuisine, where they showcase the technique of cooking potatoes slowly in butter and broth to achieve a tender, creamy texture. Traditionally served as a luxurious side dish, they are often paired with roasted meats. Today, melting potatoes have gained popularity in various culinary circles, celebrated for their rich flavor and elegant presentation.

FrenchFRside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Yukon gold potatoes
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken broth
1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
pinch of salt
parsley

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and still flavorful.

1

Peel Yukon gold potatoes and cut them into 1 inch pieces.

2

Rinse the potatoes in water to stop oxidation.

3

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in the microwave for 45 seconds.

4

Season the melted butter with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and a pinch of salt.

5

Drain the potatoes and blot them dry with paper towels.

6

Toss the potatoes with the butter mixture until evenly coated.

7

Place the potatoes in a 9 by 13 baking dish in a single layer.

8

Roast the potatoes at 450°F for 20 minutes.

9

Flip the potatoes and roast for an additional 15 minutes.

10

Prepare a mixture of 1 cup chicken broth, 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

11

Pour the broth mixture over the potatoes after the second roast.

12

Roast for another 15 minutes until tender.

13

Drizzle 4 tablespoons of butter over the finished potatoes and garnish with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingroasting

Equipment Needed

measuring cup9 by 13 baking dishmicrowavesmall spatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Fondant PotatoesPotatoes Fondant
Local Name: Pommes de terre fondantes

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