Added to Basket
The Pantry
Recipes
Guides
News & posts
Published 15/09/2026
0:40
Serves 4
Easy

Fondant potatoes​

Golden and crisp on the outside with a soft, buttery centre, these fondant potatoes are cooked gently in stock for extra flavour and tenderness.

Simple to prepare yet impressive, they make a perfect side for everything from roast dinners to seasonal vegetable dishes.

What you'll need...

  • 4 Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cut into even barrel shapes
  • 150g butter
  • 80ml vegetable stock
  • 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
  • A few sprigs of fresh thyme
  • Sea salt flakes
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a medium frying pan over a medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden, turning once and avoiding moving them too much.

  2. Pour in the stock, then add the garlic and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 20–25 minutes until the potatoes are tender. This can also be done in the oven at 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4 - ensure you are using an oven-safe pan with a lid on.

  4. Remove the lid and allow the liquid to reduce slightly until the potatoes are glazed and coated in the buttery stock. Serve warm.

Shop the tools you will need

Secondary image for image of Oak Butchers Block Large 46 cm x 36 cm x 4 cm Main image for image of Oak Butchers Block Large 46 cm x 36 cm x 4 cm

£149.00 £119.20

Secondary image for image of Elite Tri-Ply Saute Pan & Lid 28cm / 4.2L Main image for image of Elite Tri-Ply Saute Pan & Lid 28cm / 4.2L

£85.00

    Other Recipes

    Sangria

    Sangria

    Embrace warm, sunny days with a jug of sangria. Made from red wine, brandy, lemonade and plenty of chopped fruit, red sangria is a lovely sharing cocktail to make for a relaxed get together with friends and family.

    Read More
    Air fryer hard boiled eggs

    Air fryer hard boiled eggs

    If you love boiled eggs, our air fryer hard boiled eggs recipe is simple and quicker than using a saucepan. Perfect for those in a rush!

    Read More

    Building a sustainable future

    B Corporation Certified

    ProCook is proud to be certified as a B Corp™, joining a select but growing group of companies committed to using business as a force for good.

    Learn more

    ProCook is honoured to be recognised as a Which? Recommended Provider for Furniture and Homewares. When you purchase from us, you can rest assured that you're getting a truly exceptional product that has been carefully crafted to meet your every need.

    Life's A Beach

    ProCook is dedicated to supporting our long-term charity partner's mission to inspire action to reduce single use plastics. Together, we're striving to make a positive impact on the environment and create a sustainable future.

    Learn more