Roasted Potatoes with Fancy Butter

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, toss the potatoes in the olive oil, and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on two baking sheets.

4. 4

   Place the sheets in the oven and roast until the potatoes are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, 40 to 50 minutes.

5. 5

   Place the dried porcinis in a small bowl and fill with boiling water.

6. 6

   Rehydrate the mushrooms for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Strain the liquid and chop the mushrooms.

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   Place the butter in a medium mixing bowl.

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   Add the chopped mushrooms, parsley, thyme, lemon juice and zest, and mix until thoroughly combined.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Reserve 1/4 cup of the butter at room temperature for a later use.

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    Lay out an 18-inch piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface.

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    Spoon out the remaining butter along the bottom third of the plastic wrap, leaving a 2-inch space on each end.

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    Fold the plastic wrap over the butter and roll it up into a log.

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    Twist the ends to close and roll the tube holding the ends to make sure it's tightly wrapped.

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    Place in the freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.

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    Remove the plastic and slice half the butter log into 1/2-inch-thick rounds.

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    Place the butter rounds on a serving plate.

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    Wrap the remaining half of the butter log in plastic wrap and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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    Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.

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    Add the reserved room temperature butter mixture and toss to evenly coat the potatoes.

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    Serve the potatoes with the extra butter rounds on the side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.