Fondant Potatoes Recipe (Pommes Fondantes)

These Fondant Potatoes are seared to golden brown, basted with butter, herbs, and garlic, and braised in the oven for the perfect side dish.

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I’m obsessed with these easy-to-make potatoes and love how classy they look when served.

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INGREDIENTS:

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Slice the ends off of the potatoes. I take about a ½ to ¾ inch off.

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Peel the potatoes.

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Slice them half-widthwise so that they are all roughly the same height.

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Add some oil to a non-stick, carbon steel, or cast-iron skillet and heat on medium-high heat until the oil smokes lightly.

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Add the potatoes, cut the side down, season with salt, and turn the heat down to medium.

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