Prepare the potatoes by first peeling them, then cutting off the top and bottom of the potatoes to form cylinder shapes. The flat top and bottom helps the potato to sit in the pan and crisp up.
Add the butter to a non-stick frying pan and melt over a medium heat. Now add the bruised garlic clove and fresh thyme springs to the pan.
Place the potatoes into the pan and move them around to cover in the butter. Then place the potatoes flat side down in the butter and add a splash of cold water. The cold water stops the butter from burning and give you time to cook the potatoes through.
Now turn the heat down low and continue cooking the potatoes for a 40 minutes, turning the potatoes from top to bottom every 5 minutes or so throughout the cook. Add a splash of water when the dish looks to be drying out.
Check the potatoes are cooked and soft in the centre by inserting a sharp knife into the centre. If they are still a little hard continue to cook, checking every 5 minutes until soft. The length of cook will depend largely on the size of the potatoes being cooked.
Once the potatoes are cooked, remove from the pan onto some kitchen paper to drain a little. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
Water is added to the pan while the potatoes are cooking. The water doesn't do much, it simply gives you time to cook the potatoes and stops the butter from burning.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Fondant Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 675Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 217mg9%
Potassium 2708mg77%
Carbohydrates 112g37%
Fiber 14g58%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 685IU14%
Vitamin C 128mg155%
Calcium 89mg9%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •
Course : Canape, Starter, Side, Side Dish
Cuisine : French
Keyword : classic potato dish, easy potato side dish, potato side dish