Description
Savory French Onion Potato Bake is a delightful comfort dish featuring layers of tender potatoes, sweet caramelized onions, and melted cheese. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this bake creates an irresistible aroma that fills your home with warmth. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 large sweet yellow onions, sliced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or rosemary)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- While onions cook, slice potatoes thinly for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half the potatoes, half the onions, and half the cheese; repeat layers.
- Pour creamy mixture over layers and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dish (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in crispy bacon or using different cheese varieties like Swiss. To ensure even cooking, slice potatoes uniformly.