Description
Boulangere potatoes reveal French countryside comfort, blending rustic potato layers with aromatic herbs and delicate cream. Crisp-edged, golden-topped slices promise a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1.5 kg (3.3 pounds) floury potatoes (Maris Piper or Desiree), peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- A few sprigs fresh thyme
Liquids:
- 425 milliliters (14.4 fluid ounces) vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a robust 200°C (180°C fan) to ensure optimal cooking temperature.
- Sauté onions with fresh thyme in olive oil, gently coaxing them to a soft, golden-brown state that releases their sweet, caramelized essence.
- Carefully mandoline or thinly slice potatoes, then rinse under cold water to remove excess starch and prevent discoloration.
- Create alternating layers in a generously buttered baking dish, strategically positioning potato slices and caramelized onions, sprinkling sea salt and cracked black pepper between each delicate stratum.
- Gently pour aromatic stock over the layered composition, allowing liquid to permeate through the potato layers and infuse deep flavor.
- Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes, watching for a burnished golden crust and ensuring potatoes become meltingly tender throughout.
- Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes, permitting flavors to settle and edges to crisp slightly before serving, which helps maintain structural integrity when plating.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly using a mandoline or sharp knife to ensure even cooking and a beautiful presentation.
- Rinse potato slices thoroughly to remove excess starch, helping them crisp up and preventing a gummy texture.
- Use low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock to control salt levels and customize the dish’s flavor profile.
- Make this dish vegetarian by substituting vegetable stock and ensuring all ingredients are plant-based.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg