Thyme Butter Melting Potatoes for a Crispy Side Dish Tips, FAQ & printable recipe

Tips for success

For an even deeper flavor profile, consider adding a pinch of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper over the potatoes before adding the broth.

This ensures the seasoning is distributed throughout the dish, enhancing the natural sweetness of the gold potatoes and the savory notes of the garlic and thyme.

If you prefer a more intense garlic flavor, you can lightly crush additional garlic cloves and tuck them in between the potato rounds before baking.

This infuses the broth further and provides a delicious, roasted garlic element that can be served alongside the potatoes for those who enjoy extra flavor.

Variations

• Parmesan Crust: Sprinkle two tablespoons of freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the potatoes during the last ten minutes of baking for an extra savory and salty crust.
• Rosemary Infusion: Add a tablespoon of finely chopped fresh rosemary along with the thyme to introduce a piney, earthy aroma that pairs exceptionally well with gold potatoes.

Storage and make-ahead

Fridge

Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Reheat

Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven until warmed through and the edges crisp up again, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Store any leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Ensure the potatoes have cooled completely before sealing the container to maintain their texture as much as possible.

While the crispy exterior may soften slightly upon storage, the flavor remains excellent when properly sealed.

You can peel and slice the potatoes ahead of time and store them in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours to prevent oxidation. When ready to bake, simply drain the potatoes, pat them dry with paper towels, and proceed with the recipe as instructed.

Serving ideas

Serve these melting potatoes hot, directly from the baker, to ensure the contrast between the crispy top and tender center is at its peak.

They make an ideal accompaniment to roasted meats, grilled poultry, or a fresh garden salad, providing a comforting and sophisticated element to any meal.

The remaining butter sauce in the bottom of the baker is highly flavorful. Drizzle a spoonful of this reduced liquid over the potatoes just before serving to add an extra layer of richness and to ensure every bite is perfectly seasoned and moist.

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Recipe card

Thyme Butter Melting Potatoes for a Crispy Side Dish

Prep 10 minCook 45 minRest 5 minTotal 1 hServes 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs gold potatoes, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
• 1 cup garlic thyme chicken broth
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel the gold potatoes and slice them into uniform, thick rounds. Arrange the potato rounds in a single layer within a large, white enameled rectangular baker, ensuring they fit snugly without overcrowding.
2. Pour the garlic thyme chicken broth over the potato rounds until the liquid reaches halfway up the sides of the potatoes. Dot the top of the potatoes evenly with the slices of unsalted butter to provide richness during the baking process.
3. Transfer the baker to the preheated oven and bake until the liquid has evaporated and the potatoes are golden brown on top and tender on the inside, approximately 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the potatoes to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Contains: milk

Estimated nutrition per serving

Calories

280

Protein

4.5 g

Carbohydrates

38 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

4 g

Sugar

2 g

Sodium

450 mg

Automatic estimate from the ingredient list, not laboratory-verified.