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French Onion Potato Bake


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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting casserole that transforms French onion soup flavors into a hearty potato dish with caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick
  • 4 large yellow onions (about 2 pounds), thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2. Heat butter and oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions, salt, and pepper. Cook 45-60 minutes until deeply caramelized.
  3. 3. Add garlic and thyme to onions. Cook 2 minutes. Add wine and reduce by half.
  4. 4. Warm beef broth and cream in saucepan over low heat.
  5. 5. Slice potatoes into uniform 1/8-inch rounds.
  6. 6. Layer half the potatoes in baking dish. Season and add half the onions.
  7. 7. Sprinkle half the Gruyère, then repeat layers.
  8. 8. Pour warm broth mixture over casserole.
  9. 9. Cover with foil and bake 1 hour. Remove foil and bake 30-40 minutes until golden.
  10. 10. Add Parmesan in last 10 minutes. Rest 15 minutes before serving.
  11. 11. Garnish with fresh chives.

Notes

Store covered in refrigerator up to 4 days. Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking. Reheat gently to prevent cream from separating.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 12g