Description
Indulge in the comfort of a French Onion Potato Bake, where layers of creamy potatoes meet the rich sweetness of caramelized onions and melty cheese. This delightful dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, elevating traditional comfort food to new heights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme)
- ½ cup beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss, cheddar, or mozzarella)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Crispy fried onions (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize onions: In a skillet, melt butter and oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions, salt, pepper, and optional sugar. Cook until golden brown (15-20 minutes).
- Prepare potatoes: Slice Yukon Gold potatoes into rounds. Mix garlic powder, thyme, broth, cream, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme in a bowl.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a cast iron skillet. Layer half of the potato slices, followed by half the onions and cheeses. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Pour the creamy mixture over the assembled dish. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving; top with crispy fried onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg