Crispy Roasted Potatoes
April 20, 2024
This crispy potato side dish is a nice alternative to cheesy potato casseroles – and it looks beautiful on the table, too. Tip: The thinner the potatoes are cut, the crispier they’ll become in the oven.
Ingredients
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3tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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4pounds russet potatoes
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4shallots, thickly sliced lengthwise
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Coarse salt
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½to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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8sprigs thyme
Directions
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1
Heat oven to 375 F.
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2
In a small bowl, combine butter and oil. Brush bottom of a 9-inch round baking dish or cast iron skillet.
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3
With a sharp knife or mandoline, slice potatoes very thinly crosswise.
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4
Arrange potato slices vertically in the baking dish. Wedge sliced shallots throughout. Sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes. Add thyme sprigs and brush with remaining butter mixture.
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5
Bake for 1 ¼ hours until potatoes are fork tender and crispy on top. Sprinkle with additional thyme to serve, if desired.