Savor each bite of these melt-in-your-mouth French potatoes. These Garlic Fondant Potatoes are made with less than ten easy-to-find ingredients. Serve as a side with chicken, salmon or red meat.
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Fondant potatoes, a restaurant favorite, have a crispy exterior and a soft interior. The name comes from the French word for “melting”, as these potatoes melt in your mouth. They are flavored with garlic and herbs and absorb the chicken stock to make a memorable side.
Enjoy these scrumptious potatoes with Salmon Stuffed with Ricotta and Spinach, Best Chicken and Mushroom Pie, Beef Brisket & Asparagus, duck or any other main ingredient of your choice. If you adore these, then you will appreciate my Creamy scalloped potatoes.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- These garlic fondant potatoes are appealing and pair well with most mains.
- It has a delicious taste and requires few ingredients.
- You can quickly scale up the recipe to feed a crowd.
- These garlic fondant potatoes are a popular and satisfying choice. They always impress my guests and add a fine dining experience to dinner. I like to serve them with Stove-top Marry Me Chicken.
Garlic Fondant Potatoes Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Potatoes: Select Maris Pipers, Russet or King Edward potatoes.
- Sea salt: To taste.
- Black pepper: To taste.
- Olive oil: Select good-quality olive oil to sear the potatoes.
- Unsalted Butter: Use good-quality butter for the best flavor.
- Rosemary sprigs: Use fresh rosemary for flavor.
- Thyme sprigs: Select fresh thyme sprigs for a herby flavor.
- Garlic: Chop the stem of the garlic bulb and add it to the pan of potatoes for extra flavor.
- Chicken broth: For extra rich flavor. You can also use vegetable broth instead.
Tips and Substitutions
- Potatoes: Feel free to keep the excess potatoes and use them. I like chopping and seasoning them with my favorite seasoning and roast. In addition, you should use floury potatoes for the best texture.
- Oven-proof pan or cast iron skillet: Ensure you use an oven-proof pan or skillet as the potatoes must be cooked in the oven for at least 30 minutes after searing.
- Batches: Feel free to double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd.
How to Make Garlic Fondant Potatoes
- Start by peeling the potatoes.
- Then, if necessary, cut them in half.
- Shape them into circles using a cookie cutter.
- Then, pat the potatoes dry using a paper towel.
- Next, sprinkle salt and black pepper on top of the potatoes.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Then, heat a splash of olive oil in an oven-proof pan or cast iron skillet.
- Add the potatoes to the hot oil. Sear them on both sides for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
- Next, add butter, garlic bulb, rosemary and thyme sprigs to the pan.
9. Then, pour the chicken broth into the pan.
10. Bake the potatoes in the oven for 30 minutes. Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven.
11. Finally, serve these garlic fondant potatoes as a side with Oven-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Pepper for a great fine dining experience.
Recipe FAQs
The name of this dish comes from the French word ‘fondant’ which means ‘melting’ because that’s what these potatoes do. They have a soft, tender, and creamy texture and melt-in-your-mouth.
Confit potatoes are gently simmered in rich duck fat until they become tender. Fondant potatoes are browned on a skillet and then baked with creamy butter and savory chicken stock in the oven.
Yes, they can be heated in the oven for 10-15 minutes or in the microwave for a few minutes.
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Garlic Fondant Potatoes
Equipment
- Oven proof skillet or cast iron
- Cookie cutter to shape
Ingredients
- 400 g of potatoes or 6-8 medium potatoes
- Sea salt to taste or any other salt of your choice
- Black pepper to taste
- A splash of olive oil
- 3 tablespoon of butter
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 3 thyme sprigs
- A whole garlic bulb
- 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F.
- Use a cookie cutter to shape the potato quarters into circles. Pat them dry and sprinkle salt and pepper on them.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the potatoes and sear them on both sides for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Transfer the potatoes to a baking dish. Add the butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and broth. Bring to a boil on the stovetop.
- Bake the potatoes in the oven for 30 minutes or until tender and crisp.
- Enjoy your fondant potatoes as a side dish or a main course.
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