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Melting Potatoes Recipe

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Melting Potatoes is a comforting and flavorful side dish featuring golden seared russet potatoes cooked to tender perfection in a buttery garlic-thyme chicken stock. This recipe uses a simple stovetop sear followed by baking in the oven to create beautifully caramelized edges with a rich, melting texture inside. Perfect alongside roasted meats or a hearty vegetarian meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 3 large russet potatoes (or 4 medium)

Butter and Oil

  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Liquids and Seasonings

  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the potatoes.
  2. Heat Skillet: Place a large ovenproof skillet, ideally a 12-inch cast iron, over medium-high heat to get it hot for searing.
  3. Prepare Potatoes: Peel the russet potatoes, trimming off the rounded ends. Slice them into 1-inch thick rounds and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  4. Sear Potatoes: Add the vegetable oil and 4 tablespoons of the butter to the hot skillet. Season the potato slices with kosher salt and coarse black pepper. Arrange the potatoes in the skillet and sear for about 4 minutes until they develop a nice golden-brown crust. Flip the potatoes and then remove the skillet from heat.
  5. Prepare Butter Cubes: Cut the remaining 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter into cubes and set them aside for topping the potatoes later.
  6. Add Liquids and Aromatics: Pour the chicken stock into the skillet around the potatoes. Add the crushed garlic cloves and fresh thyme sprigs into the pan. Scatter the cubed butter evenly over the potato slices.
  7. Bake Potatoes: Transfer the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender and have absorbed the flavors.
  8. Serve: Spoon the buttery, garlicky sauce from the skillet over the potatoes before serving for maximum flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute 4 medium potatoes if large ones are not available for even cooking.
  • Use a heavy ovenproof skillet such as cast iron to get the best sear and retain heat in the oven.
  • Ensure potatoes are patted dry well before searing to promote browning.
  • Fresh thyme can be replaced with rosemary for a different herbaceous note if desired.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/melting-potatoes-recipe/