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Crispy Potato Roast Recipe

Crispy Potato Roast Recipe
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This Crispy Potato Roast is a beautifully simple yet elegant side dish featuring thinly sliced russet potatoes and shallots layered vertically in a buttery, olive oil-brushed baking dish. The thyme and red pepper flakes add a subtle herbaceous and spicy note, while the long baking time ensures a perfect golden crust and tender interior.

Ingredients

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Fats and Oils

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Vegetables

  • 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
  • 4 shallots, thickly sliced lengthwise

Seasonings and Herbs

  • Coarse salt, to taste
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)
  • 8 sprigs thyme

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare the dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the extra-virgin olive oil. Brush the bottom of a round 9-inch baking dish generously with this butter-oil mixture to prevent sticking and add flavor.
  2. Slice the potatoes: Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the peeled russet potatoes very thinly, about 1/8 inch thick, cutting crosswise to ensure even cooking and crispness. Keep the slices stacked together to make arranging them easier.
  3. Arrange potatoes and shallots: Stand the potato slices vertically in the baking dish, packing them snugly together to form a layered pattern. Wedge the thickly sliced shallots evenly throughout the potatoes for bursts of sweetness and aroma.
  4. Season and brush: Sprinkle coarse salt evenly over the potatoes and shallots. If using red-pepper flakes, sprinkle them now to add a gentle heat. Then brush the remaining butter and olive oil mixture over the top of the potatoes and shallots to promote browning and crispness.
  5. First bake: Bake the potatoes at 375°F (190°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes. This allows the potatoes to soften and the bottom to develop a slight crust.
  6. Add thyme and finish baking: Place the thyme sprigs over the potatoes to infuse a fragrant herbal flavor. Continue baking for an additional 35 minutes until the potatoes are fully cooked through and the top forms a crisp, golden crust.
  7. Serve: Remove from oven, discard the thyme sprigs, and serve hot as a delicious side dish to your favorite main course.

Notes

  • Thinner potato slices help achieve a crispier texture in the final dish.
  • Using a mandoline slicer can speed up and ensure consistent thickness of potato slices.
  • Keep the potato slices stacked together while slicing to facilitate easier vertical arrangement in the dish.
  • You may substitute fresh thyme with dried thyme, but adjust quantity as dried herbs are more potent.
  • For a spicier kick, increase red pepper flakes slightly but be cautious not to overpower the dish.
  • Ensure the baking dish is well buttered/oiled to prevent sticking and ease serving.

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