Description
Indulgent Crispy Creamy Dream blends golden-brown crunch with silky smooth interior, offering a luxurious culinary experience. Rich textures and harmonious flavors invite you to savor each delightful bite of this irresistible comfort classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup sour cream (or creme fraiche)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup diced chives
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the zesty herbed cream by blending sour cream with finely chopped chives, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced shallots in a food processor until silky smooth.
- Season the herbed cream with salt to taste and refrigerate. This versatile sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.
- Heat oven to 450°F (230°C) for roasting potatoes.
- Place whole potatoes in a large pot, completely submerge in water, and bring to a rolling boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly and allow to air dry completely.
- Spread potatoes on a baking sheet and gently flatten each one using a metal spatula or the bottom of a glass.
- Create a flavor-packed coating by mixing olive oil, Parmesan, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Toss potatoes with the seasoned oil mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Roast potatoes in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, rotating once, until achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
- Transfer crispy potatoes to a serving platter, generously drizzle with herbed sour cream, and garnish with fresh chives.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for the best crispy exterior and creamy interior.
- Ensure potatoes are completely dry after boiling to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Let potatoes cool slightly before flattening to prevent burning your hands.
- For a dairy-free version, swap sour cream with cashew cream or coconut yogurt.
- Add extra herbs like dill or tarragon to the sour cream for more complex flavor.
- If you prefer extra crispy potatoes, increase oven temperature to 475F and watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg