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French Onion Potato Bake Recipe

French Onion Potato Bake Recipe
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French Onion Potato Bake is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions with layers of creamy potatoes and gooey cheese. This recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special holiday meal.

Ingredients

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Caramelized Onions:

  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 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)

Potato Bake:

  • 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

Garnishing:

  • Fresh thyme sprigs
  • Extra Parmesan cheese
  • Crispy fried onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Caramelize the Onions: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Add onions, salt, pepper, sugar, garlic powder, and thyme. Cook until golden brown. Pour in broth and cook until soft.
  2. Prepare the Potatoes: Preheat oven. Grease baking dish with butter. Slice potatoes and toss with cream, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  3. Assemble the Bake: Layer potatoes, onions, cheese, and cream in the baking dish.
  4. Bake the Dish: Cover and bake, then remove foil and bake until golden. Broil for a crispy top.
  5. Serve & Enjoy!: Let rest, garnish with thyme and fried onions. Serve warm.

Notes

  • The key to this dish is slow-cooking the onions for maximum flavor.
  • Feel free to customize the cheese blend to your preference.
  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.

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Keywords: French Onion Potato Bake, Potato Casserole, Comfort Food, Cheesy Potato Bake

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