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Melting Potatoes - round potatoes cooked in butter in a cast iron skillet, garnished with green onions | MrsHappyHomemaker.com
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Melting Potatoes

With a crispy outer shell and tender, fluffy filling these melting potatoes make the perfect side dish. Made in just 40 minutes this potato recipe will have you asking for second helpings each time you whip them up.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 russet potatoes
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • diced green onions to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Peel the potatoes and slice off the ends. Cut into 1 inch thick slices. Season both sides of the potatoes generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and 4 tablespoons of the butter. Sear the potatoes on one side until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Don't touch the potatoes during that 5 minutes! Flip the potatoes and add the broth and minced garlic. Cut the remaining 6 tablespoons butter into cubes and scatter on top of the potatoes.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Spoon the pan sauce all over the potatoes. Season with salt & pepper to taste and garnish with chopped green onions.