Simple Way to Fondant Potatoes

Fall Potatoes

When served they all look so beautiful and taste wonderful, however, in their round shape they do look a bit like scallops.

Recipe Summary Fall Potatoes

When fall comes around it is nice to have a nice mix of potato recipes, away from the old standard of sweet potato casserole. Especially for weeknights, when time is of the essence. This simple and delicious recipe for a potato side dish is quick to make and goes perfectly with steak or pork chops.

Ingredients | Fondant Potatoes

2 potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks

2 sweet potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks

3 tablespoons butter

2 pinches salt

½ cup dates, pitted and chopped

¼ cup pumpkin seeds

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Place potatoes and sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer just until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle potatoes and sweet potatoes with salt and cook until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.

Mix in dates, pumpkin seeds, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until dates are warm and pumpkin seeds begin to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

Info | Fondant Potatoes

prep: 15 mins cook: 25 mins total: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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