Description
Golden layers of crispy potatoes mingle with melted cheese in this French-inspired potato galette, creating a luxurious side dish that elevates any meal. Buttery, herb-infused potato slices promise a delightful crunch you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 7 to 8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced (using a mandoline)
Cheeses:
- 1 1/4 cups (150 grams) Gruyere cheese, grated
- Parmigiano, grated, to taste
Fats and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Seasoned salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Use a mandoline to create uniformly thin potato slices, ensuring precise and consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Thoroughly blot the potato slices with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, preventing sogginess during preparation.
- Warm a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, coating the surface with olive oil to create a non-stick foundation.
- Gently coat potato slices with melted butter, seasoned salt, and freshly ground black pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Construct the galette by arranging potato slices concentrically from the skillet’s center, creating overlapping circular patterns.
- Intersperse layers with generous sprinklings of Gruyere and Parmigiano cheeses, building delicate flavor stratifications.
- Continue layering until approximately 6-7 layers are complete, culminating with a pure potato top layer.
- Cover the potato layers with parchment paper and weight down using another pan to compress and promote uniform browning.
- Sear the galette on stovetop for 7-8 minutes, developing a crispy golden bottom crust.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and transfer skillet, removing parchment and weight.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until potatoes transform into a deeply golden, crisp-edged delicacy.
- Carefully invert the galette onto a cutting board using protective parchment paper.
- Garnish with flaky sea salt, freshly chopped chives, and additional black pepper.
- Slice into elegant triangular portions and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Select starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the best crispy texture and golden-brown crust.
- Ensure potatoes are completely dry before layering to prevent sogginess and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Use clarified butter or duck fat instead of olive oil for an extra rich and indulgent flavor profile.
- Try alternative cheese combinations like aged cheddar or goat cheese for unique taste variations.
- For a gluten-free option, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free before preparation.
- Create a lighter version by using less cheese and replacing butter with olive oil spray.
- Vegetarian-friendly recipe that can be transformed into a vegan dish by using plant-based cheese alternatives.
- Allow the galette to rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to help it set and make cutting easier.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg