Sandy Potatoes — Pommes De Terre Sablees

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 17

Sandy Potatoes - Pommes De Terre Sablees perfect for any time of day

by The Chefin Potato

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb baby new potatoes , whole or 1 lb large potato , cut into four wedges each
	2 ounces butter , plus
	1 tablespoon butter
	1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
	salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

249

Sugar

Fat

15g

Sandy Potatoes - Pommes De Terre Sablees is a French-style dish that's been enjoyed for many years. It's a simple dish that's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and can be served alongside other dishes or made the main event. The dish has a lovely crunchy texture due to the breadcrumb coating that combines perfectly with the flavour of the buttery baby new potatoes. The name 'Pommes De Terre Sablees' translates to 'Sandy potatoes' in English, referring to their crispy texture.

Instructions

1.	Begin by preheating your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/400°F/gas 6.
2.	Boil the potatoes until tender for about 10 minutes.
3.	Drain and place them back into the pot with 2 ounces of butter, salt and pepper.
4.	Toss everything together so the potatoes are completely coated in the butter.
5.	Add a tablespoon of butter to the breadcrumb and mix it before scattering them over the potatoes.
6.	Roast in the oven for about 10 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

PROS

Sandy Potatoes – Pommes De Terre Sablees are incredibly easy to make and take only 20-30 minutes from start to finish.
They can be enjoyed at any time of day, whether you’re looking for a breakfast side dish, a lunchtime snack, or a dinner option to serve with roasted chicken or beef.

They are also incredibly tasty with the buttery breadcrumb providing a perfectly crispy coating to the potatoes.

CONS

While these potatoes are delicious and easy to make, they do require a bit of preparation beforehand.
They need to be boiled for 10 minutes before being roasted, so they’re not the quickest potato dish to make.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium.
However, the addition of butter and breadcrumb in this recipe does make these potato side dish quite high in calories.