Description
Comfort meets elegance in this French onion potatoes masterpiece, blending rustic charm with gourmet flair. Caramelized onions and melted cheese create a rich, soul-warming side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Onions:
- 3 large yellow onions
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp sugar
Cheese and Finishing:
- 1.5 cups gruyère cheese
- 0.5 cups beef broth
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a large baking dish by lightly greasing it with olive oil.
- Thoroughly wash potatoes and slice them into thin, uniform rounds approximately 1/4 inch thick, ensuring even cooking.
- Arrange potato slices in overlapping layers within the prepared baking dish, seasoning each layer with salt and black pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat and slowly caramelize sliced yellow onions, stirring occasionally until deeply golden and soft, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Incorporate fresh thyme and sugar into the caramelized onions, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to enhance their rich, complex flavor.
- Spread the caramelized onion mixture evenly across the layered potato slices in the baking dish.
- Mince garlic and sprinkle over the onion-potato layers, then pour beef broth around the edges to prevent drying.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes, allowing potatoes to become tender.
- Remove foil, generously top with grated gruyère cheese, and return to oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are crispy and golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and settle.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving, adding a bright, fresh element to the rich dish.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly for consistent, even cooking throughout the dish.
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, rich flavor without burning, which requires patience and low, steady heat.
- Use high-quality gruyère cheese for authentic French flavor and optimal melting texture.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like nutritional yeast or vegan cheese for lactose-intolerant or plant-based diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg