Description
Hearty French onion potato bake blends classic comfort with rich, caramelized flavors from golden onions and creamy potatoes. Cheese-topped layers promise a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with every luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) starchy potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia or Walla Walla)
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) shredded Gruyere cheese
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375F (190C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Transform onions into a rich, golden delicacy by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat. Gently stir sliced onions, allowing them to slowly caramelize for 15-20 minutes until they develop a deep, sweet brown color.
- Slice potatoes uniformly thin (approximately 1/8-inch thick) and transfer to a mixing bowl. Integrate heavy cream, season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme, ensuring each potato slice is evenly coated.
- Create delectable layers in the prepared baking dish: spread half the cream-infused potato slices, then distribute half the caramelized onions. Repeat the layering process, finishing with a generous sprinkle of Gruyere cheese across the top.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 15-20 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown crust.
- Allow the potato bake to rest for 3-5 minutes after removing from oven, enabling flavors to settle. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh thyme sprigs before serving.
Notes
- Slice onions uniformly to ensure even caramelization and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use a mandoline slicer for precise potato slicing, creating thin, even layers that cook evenly and look professional.
- Opt for starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for a creamy, tender potato bake with perfect consistency.
- Experiment with cheese variations like sharp cheddar or fontina for different flavor profiles while maintaining the dish’s rich, comforting essence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg