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Crispy Potato Roast

Crispy Potato Roast: A Golden Delight for Any Meal

This Crispy Potato Roast is a delicious vegetarian and gluten-free side dish that balances crispy and tender for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 large Russet Potatoes peeled and sliced thinly
  • 2 medium Shallots thickly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red-Pepper Flakes to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme or substitute with rosemary
Optional Add-Ins
  • 2 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese for topping

Equipment

  • 9-inch round baking dish
  • sharp knife or mandoline
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crispy Potato Roast
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine melted unsalted butter with extra-virgin olive oil. Brush the bottom of the baking dish with this mixture.
  3. Carefully peel and slice the russet potatoes very thinly.
  4. Arrange the thin potato slices vertically in the prepared baking dish, overlapping them slightly.
  5. Add thickly sliced shallots between the potato layers and sprinkle with coarse salt and red-pepper flakes.
  6. Brush generously with the remaining butter mixture over the top layer of potatoes.
  7. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  8. After 75 minutes, top with fresh thyme and bake for an additional 35 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure even potato slices and consider adding grated Parmesan for extra flavor during the last 15 minutes of baking.

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