Heart Shaped Fondant Potatoes
These heart-shaped fondant potatoes are crispy and beautifully golden on the outside, while tender, buttery, and creamy inside. A simple French-inspired potato preparation with an elegant presentation, perfect for romantic dinners, holidays, or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 smashed garlic cloves
- 2-3 sprigs thyme and rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- eel and cut your potatoes into 1 -1 1/2 inch tall rounds
- Use a small heart shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from each round. Or they can be left round shape. Use a potato peeler to smooth the edges of the the potatoes
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat add the potatoes in a single layer and sear until golden brown on both sides ( about 4-5 minutes pre side)
- Add the broth, garlic, thyme and butter to the pan.
- Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Or they can be roasted in the oven in an oven proof skillet for 30 minutes in a 375-degree preheated oven.
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Notes
Cut the potatoes as evenly as possible so they cook at the same rate and develop an evenly golden crust.