Description
French Onion Potato Bake is a comforting dish that layers creamy potatoes with sweet caramelized onions and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings, this casserole delivers rich flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia or yellow)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté sliced onions until caramelized (about 15-20 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the potato slices in the baking dish, add half of the onions, pour half of the cream mixture, and sprinkle half of the cheese on top. Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor. - Experiment with cheeses like mozzarella or cheddar for different tastes. - Consider adding sautéed mushrooms or cooked bacon for extra richness.