Winter Potatoes

Time :55

Yield :8 servings

Recipe Background

Whether it's for a holiday celebration or as just a fancy snack to help relax during the coldest months, Winter Potatoes are just the tops! Crispy, fluffy on the inside smashed potatoes drizzled with herb butter is already a marvelous idea. But then, Winter Potatoes add their own snowfall by melting a wedge of brie on each potato and drizzling them with the distinct umami flavor of white truffle oil. Mmm, it's a delightful holiday for the taste buds!

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds mixed baby potatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter melted
2 cloves garlic grated
2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
1 (8-ounce) package brie cheese cut into small, thin wedges
2 teaspoons white truffle oil
8 sage leaves optional, pan-fried, for topping
pink peppercorns optional, to taste, for topping

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
On a large rimmed baking sheet, add the potatoes, the olive oil, the salt, and the black pepper and toss to combine.
Roast the potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
Using a potato masher or a fork, gently press down on the potatoes until they are about 1/4-inch-thick.
In a bowl, add the melted butter, the garlic, and the thyme and mix to combine.
Drizzle the butter mixture over the potatoes.
Roast the potatoes until they are golden and crisp, about 20-25 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add 1 of the wedges of the brie to each of the potatoes and roast until the brie is melted.
Arrange the potatoes on a serving plate.
Drizzle the potatoes evenly with the white truffle oil.
Serve topped with the sage leaves and the pink peppercorns.