Crispy Roasted Potatoes

These potatoes are amazingly delicious.  They are fairly easy to make and require not a whole lot of attention.  Here is the recipe that serves 2!

Ingredients:

·         2 1/4 teaspoons melted butter

·         2 1/4 teaspoons olive oil

·         1 pound russet potatoes, peeled

·         2 shallots, thickly sliced lengthwise

·         pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

·         coarse salt

·         2 sprigs fresh thyme

Directions:

·         Preheat oven to 375°. Combine butter and oil in a small bowl.

·         Brush the bottom of a small round baking dish (or two individual baking dishes) with some of the butter mixture and set aside.

·         Using a mandoline or very sharp knife, slice potatoes very thinly crosswise. The thinner the potato, the crispier it will get in the oven.

·         Vertically arrange potato slices in the baking dish(es) and wedge shallots throughout

·         Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and salt. Brush tops with remaining butter mixture.

·         Bake for one hour; then add fresh thyme and bake for an additional 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cooked through and tops are crispy.

These are a must try! They are a great side dish to steak, chops, or even chicken.  How ever you eat them, remember to take the Thyme to Savor...