Description
This Crispy Garlic Domino Potato Bake is a visually stunning and irresistibly flavorful side dish perfect for any occasion. Thinly sliced russet potatoes are arranged in elegant domino-like layers, basted with a fragrant garlic butter, and baked until golden and crisp on the outside while tender on the inside. Finished with fresh thyme and flaky sea salt, this dish combines simple ingredients into a sophisticated and comforting potato bake.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 1/2 lb. russet potatoes
Garlic Butter
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Garlic Butter: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 425°F (220°C). In a small pot over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the grated or finely chopped garlic and cook while stirring until the butter is frothing and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
- Slice Potatoes into Domino Blocks: Trim the ends off each russet potato. Cut off the sides to form a long square block shape. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice each potato block crosswise into 1/8-inch thin slices. Carefully gather the slices back into the original block shape for arrangement.
- Arrange Potatoes on Baking Sheet: Place the potato blocks upright on a parchment-lined metal baking sheet in long rows, approximately 4 or 5 rows total. Gently press down on each block so the thin slices fan out slightly like falling dominoes, creating an elegant layered effect.
- Baste and Season: Using a brush, generously coat the potatoes with the prepared garlic butter, avoiding the grated garlic solids to prevent them from burning during baking. Evenly season the potatoes with kosher salt and sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the top for aroma and flavor.
- Bake Until Crispy and Tender: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender in the center and crisp and golden on the top layers. Once baked, remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt to add an extra burst of flavor and a delicate crunch.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife or mandoline to ensure thin, even slices for optimal crispy layers.
- Be careful to avoid burning the garlic by removing the butter from heat promptly once fragrant.
- If desired, fresh herbs like rosemary or parsley can replace thyme for a different flavor profile.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Russet potatoes are recommended for their starchy texture that crisps beautifully.
