Side dishe for 8
Fondant Potatoes
Thick potato rounds are browned in oil and butter, then roasted with thyme and stock until tender.
Typical price
$1.83for 4 servings
$0.46 per serving$1.83 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $1.73Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.48Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.67 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 x 400g/14 oz large floury potatoes
- 3/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp / 50g unsalted butter
- 6 sprigs thyme
- 1 cup chicken stock / broth
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and cut the potatoes into thick, even cylinders or rounds.
- Season the potatoes with salt and pepper, then brown them in the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side.
- Add the butter and thyme, then cook for 2 minutes while spooning the melted butter over the potatoes.
- Pour the stock into the skillet and bring it to a simmer.
- Roast for 35 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the stock has reduced.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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