Description
Golden caramelized onions elevate classic French onion potatoes with deep, rich flavors that dance across savory palates. Hearty comfort meets elegant cuisine, promising delicious moments shared around warm dinner tables where comfort and sophistication seamlessly blend.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes
- 2 large yellow onions
- 1/2 cup gruyère cheese
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Liquid and Fat:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, creating an ideal environment for roasting potatoes with maximum flavor intensity.
- Slice potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch thick rounds, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture.
- Caramelize onions in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until they transform into a rich, golden-brown color, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Mince garlic and fresh thyme, releasing their aromatic essences to enhance the dish’s depth of flavor.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss potato rounds with olive oil, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and thyme, coating each slice thoroughly.
- Arrange seasoned potato slices in a single layer in a greased baking dish, creating an overlapping pattern for optimal coverage.
- Distribute caramelized onions evenly across the potato layers, ensuring a harmonious distribution of sweet, complex flavors.
- Pour beef broth over the potatoes and onions, which will infuse moisture and richness into the dish.
- Dot the surface with butter, which will melt and create a luxurious, golden crust during baking.
- Sprinkle gruyère cheese generously over the top, allowing it to melt and create a crispy, bubbling cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the cheese is beautifully golden and slightly crisp.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to settle and making serving easier.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to guarantee even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Caramelize onions slowly over low heat, stirring regularly to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning.
- Layer potatoes in an overlapping pattern to maximize crispy edges and ensure each slice gets maximum flavor exposure.
- Experiment with cheese variations like aged cheddar or fontina for different flavor profiles while maintaining the dish’s rich, comforting essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg