New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Melting potatoes are quickly becoming a must-have side dish for home cooks who want comfort food with a touch of elegance. With their golden crust and tender, creamy center, these potatoes are easy to make and hard to resist. Perfect for both special occasions and everyday meals, this recipe is sure to win hearts at the dinner table.

Melting potatoes come from the French dish fondant potatoes. Thick potato slices are first cooked in butter and oil until golden, then baked in the oven with broth and herbs. This way, the potatoes turn crispy on the outside but stay soft and tasty on the inside.

2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices

1½ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper...