Dinner

Boulangère Potatoes

A classic French potato side dish layered with softened onions and thyme, then baked in vegetable stock until golden and crisp.

  • 1 hr 15 min
  • 230 kcal
  • French
  • Side dish

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

Boulangère Potatoes

Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.

  2. Step 2:

    Fry the finely chopped onions and thyme sprigs in the olive oil until softened and lightly coloured, about 5 minutes.

    5 min
  3. Step 3:

    Spread a layer of potatoes over the base of a 1.5-litre oiled gratin dish.

  4. Step 4:

    Sprinkle over some of the onions, then continue layering the potatoes and onions, finishing with a layer of potatoes.

  5. Step 5:

    Pour over the vegetable stock.

  6. Step 6:

    Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked and the top is golden and crisp.

    50–60 min

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