Crispy Roasted Potatoes
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Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Description
Crispy Roasted Potatoes combine thinly sliced peeled russet potatoes arranged vertically in a butter and olive oil brushed dish with thick slices of shallot tucked between. The recipe starts by brushing the baking dish to ensure even oil and butter contact for crisping. The potatoes and shallots cook slowly at 375°F, allowing the edges to brown and crisp while the centers become soft. Adding lemon thyme towards the end of roasting imparts a fresh, citrusy herbal aroma. The final dish displays a rustic crisp crust with tender, flavorful layers inside.
The layering of shallots interspersed between sliced potato sections offers aromatic pockets throughout, balancing the earthy potato base. The long bake time ensures thorough cooking for a comforting, textured side dish that pairs well with roasted meats or vegetarian mains.
Leftover roasted potatoes keep well refrigerated for up to four days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave, though freshly baked texture is best.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pounds russet potato peeled
- 4 shallot thickly sliced
- salt
- black pepper
- 8 prigs lemon thyme (or regular thyme) more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine the melted butter and olive oil in a small bowl.
- Generously brush the bottom of a 9 or 10 inch baking dish with the butter and oil mixture. Set aside the remainder for now.
- Peel the potatoes; slice each potato very thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline, keeping the potato intact as you proceed.
- Place the potatoes vertically in the prepared baking pan.
- Peel the shallots and slice them lengthwise.
- Wedge the slices of shallot randomly between the potatoes slices.
- Brush with remaining butter and oil.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and add the thyme sprigs.
- Return to the oven and bake an additional 35 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through and top is brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with additional lemon thyme for garnish.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain flavor safety.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F or microwave; note that crispness may diminish but flavor remains.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 995mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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