Fondant Potatoes
Fondant Potatoes are seared until deeply golden, then braised in butter, thyme, and stock for crisp edges and a plush, melt-in-the-middle center. The thyme-infused butter adds an aromatic, savory finish that feels special without being fussy. Serve as an elegant side with roasted meats or holiday mains.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fondant Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Trim the ends off the potatoes; stand them upright and peel from top to bottom with a sharp knife to form uniform cylinders. Cut each cylinder in half crosswise to make 6 potato cylinders, each about 2 inches long.
- 3
Place the potatoes in a bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes to wash the starch from the outsides.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy, oven-proof skillet over high heat until it just shimmers.
- 5
Pat the potato cylinders dry with paper towels; set the cylinders with the best-looking ends into the hot oil. Reduce heat to medium-high; fry until well browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Flip the potatoes; cook the other ends the same way. As they cook, carefully blot excess oil from the skillet with a paper towel held in tongs. Add butter and thyme sprigs to the skillet.
- 7
Brush butter over the tops of the potatoes using a thyme sprig held with tongs. Cook until the butter foams and the foam turns from white to a pale tan. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour chicken stock into the skillet.
- 8
Move the skillet to the preheated oven; cook until the potatoes are tender and creamy inside, about 30 minutes. Add 1/4 cup more stock if the potatoes are not tender and cook 10 minutes more.
- 9
Place the potatoes on a serving platter. Spoon the thyme-infused butter left in the skillet over the potatoes. Garnish with thyme sprigs. Let cool before serving, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 184.3 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 3.18 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 20.22 g 7%
- Total Fat 10.9 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 4.6 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.24 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 74.56 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.74 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 0.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 52.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.44 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 492.6 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 24.35 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 25.22 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Fondant Potatoes is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Broth, Fresh Thyme, and Grapeseed Oil. Each serving provides about 184.3 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fondant Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Broth, Fresh Thyme, Grapeseed Oil, Russet Potato. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fondant Potatoes?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 184.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fondant Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Fondant Potatoes healthy?
- Fondant Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 184.3 calories and 3.18 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.6 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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