Irresistible French Onion Potato Bake
Irresistible French Onion Potato Bake is a comforting dish that elevates simple ingredients into a delicious masterpiece. With layers of creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet caramelized onions, and gooey Gruyère cheese, this bake is the perfect centerpiece for family meals or entertaining guests. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to leave everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and salt; caramelize for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Slice potatoes thinly (about an eighth of an inch).
- In the baking dish, layer half of the potatoes, followed by half of the caramelized onions and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper; pour over layered ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg