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French Onion Potato Bake


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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy potato bake with caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese, inspired by classic French onion soup flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced ⅛-inch thick
  • 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1½ cups Gruyère cheese, grated
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions with ½ teaspoon salt and cook 35-40 minutes until caramelized.
  3. 3. Add garlic and thyme during last 5 minutes of cooking onions.
  4. 4. Deglaze pan with white wine, cooking 2-3 minutes until liquid evaporates.
  5. 5. Combine heavy cream, beef broth, remaining salt and pepper in a bowl.
  6. 6. Layer half the potatoes in baking dish, season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7. Spread half the onion mixture over potatoes, sprinkle with half the Gruyère.
  8. 8. Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, onions, and Gruyère.
  9. 9. Pour cream mixture evenly over dish.
  10. 10. Cover with foil and bake 1 hour. Remove foil and bake 30-40 minutes more.
  11. 11. Add Parmesan during last 10 minutes of baking.
  12. 12. Rest 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Store covered in refrigerator up to 4 days. Can be assembled a day ahead.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 485mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g