Description
A technique-driven layered potato roast with crispy edges and tender buttery centers, perfect as a substantial side or vegetarian centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, leaves stripped and roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a rack in the middle position.
- Wash and peel the potatoes, then slice them thin and even, about 1/8-inch thick, using a mandoline for best results.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper, whisking until blended.
- Lightly oil a 9×13-inch baking dish, then arrange the potato slices upright, standing them on their edges in tight rows.
- Brush a generous amount of the butter and oil mixture over the exposed potato edges, ensuring the garlic and thyme get distributed between the slices.
- Continue layering and brushing until the dish is full, reserving a few tablespoons of the butter mix to finish the top.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, brush the remaining butter mixture over the top, and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
- Roast for another 25 to 35 minutes, checking at 25 minutes for a golden, crisp top and tender centers when pierced with a knife.
- Let the potatoes rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For best texture, reheat single portions in a 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or in a skillet over medium heat with a teaspoon of oil. The roast freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg