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Baker's potatoes

Baker's Potatoes aka Pommes Boulangère

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Author: Susan
Calories: 133kcal
Servings: 8 people
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This classic French dish pairs buttery potatoes with cheese and onions for a delightful combination of flavors that accompanies any entrée beautifully.

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 russet or Yukon gold potatoes
  • 3 yellow onions
  • 6 tablespoons butter plus more to butter baking dish
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ¾ cup white wine
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded / grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Thinly slice potatoes and onions using a mandolin or kitchen knife. You may peel the potatoes before if desired, but peeling is not required
  • Thinly slice onions using a mandolin or knife.
  • In a skillet on the stove, melt 6 tablespoons butter and all of the olive oil together over medium heat.
  • Sauté garlic and onions in skillet until soft and fragrant. Then drain them but reserve the butter/oil mixture.
  • Use additional butter or shortening to coat the sides and bottom of the baking dish.
  • Add ⅓ of the potatoes to the baking dish, then ⅓ of the onions, then sprinkle some salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary on top.
  • Continue layering potatoes, onions, and herbs twice more.
  • Pour the remaining butter/oil sauce, the chicken broth, and the wine over the potatoes in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the oven at 350° for 55 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes

Mozzarella cheese may be substituted for Gruyere in a pinch

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg