Best 3 Classic Pommes Boulangère French Gratin Potatoes Recipes
Pommes boulangère is a traditional French dish consisting of thinly sliced potatoes layered with thinly sliced onions and cooked in a rich, flavorful broth. It is a classic French gratin potato dish that is perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dinner to a special holiday meal. This hearty and comforting dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
BOULANGèRE POTATOES
Lighter and healthier than Dauphinoise and just as impressive, perfect for a cold winter's night
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Side dish, Supper
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Fry the onions and thyme sprigs in the oil until softened and lightly coloured (about 5 mins).
- Spread a layer of potatoes over the base of a 1.5-litre oiled gratin dish. Sprinkle over a few onions (see picture, above) and continue layering, finishing with a layer of potatoes. Pour over the stock and bake for 50-60 mins until the potatoes are cooked and the top is golden and crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
CLASSIC POMMES ANNA - SIMPLE FRENCH GRATIN POTATO CAKE
In the recipe for "Potatoes Anna", I have always been unsure who "Anna" was. I now have the answer.......Browsing through Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 2; I found this historical note about Pommes Anna: "It was created during the era of Napoleon III and named, as were many culinary triumphs in those days, after one of the grandes cocottes of the period. Whether it was an Anna Deslions, an Anna Judic, or simply Anna Untel, she has also immortalized the special double baking dish itself, la cocotte a pommes Anna, which is still made and which you can still buy at a fancy price". Sounds like a mandatory piece of kitchenware for all dedicated chefs and cooks to me!! This simple recipe is all in the preparation and presentation, and the use of very, very thinly sliced potatoes, that's the key to success. Since the dish is inverted, it is important that the first layer of potatoes be attractively arranged. Select perfect slices, and overlap them carefully. It is best cooked in a copper or cast iron omelette pan. If you don't have an "omelette pan" which is ovenproof, use a deep pie plate. Keep in mind the final shape makes the presentation. A watercress or parsley garnish adds colour. Serve warm and cut into wedges, like a cake or quiche.
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/gas 6.
- Put the potato slices in a colander and rinse under running water to get rid of the starch. Place on a cloth in a single layer and pat dry.
- Generously grease the base of an ovenproof pan or baking dish with melted butter.
- Arrange the potato slices in the pan in overlapping circles , brushing butter over each layer and seasoning as you go.
- Cover with greaseproof paper or a lid. Bake in the oven for 45minutes or up to 1 hour. Test with a skewer to see if the potatoes are done.
- Cooks Notes:.
- Cook this in a cast-iron, heavy-bottomed, stubby-handled frying pan that goes in the oven. Traditionally it should be lidded - mine isn't, so I use greaseproof paper.
- Historical Note:.
- Mrs. Landemare's original recipe is:.
- Potatoes. Fresh butter.
- Peel some potatoes and cut into very thin rounds the size of a florin. Wash in salted water and dry very well in a cloth. Well butter an omelette pan. Place a layer of potatoes on the bottom. Cover with oiled [melted] butter, pepper and salt. Repeat these layers until the pan is full and cook in a medium [350°F] over until brown [40-60 min.] Remove from the oven, turn out and cut into slices or serve whole in a dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 791.2, Fat 60.8, SaturatedFat 38.4, Cholesterol 160.3, Sodium 552.3, Carbohydrate 58.3, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 7.4
CLASSIC BISTRO STYLE GRATIN DAUPHINOIS - FRENCH GRATIN POTATOES
This classic French potato gratin dish is world famous, and rightly so! I am quite happy to have this as a main meal, with just some crusty bread and a large mixed salad on the side. I have heard that this famous dish was created as a way of encouraging the "Dauphin" (the young prince destined to become King Henri II), to eat up his vegetables, hence the name! Maybe - it is certainly just as popular with children, as it is with adults. Try to slice the potatoes as thinly as possible for the best results. A wonderful accompaniment for all sorts of roast meats, stews, casseroles and poultry. This recipe is not strictly French, using as it does a Swiss cheese.
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300F/150C/gas mark 2.
- Take a heavy-bottomed dish or an ovenproof gratin dish (a Le Creuset is ideal - the potatoes tend not to catch), and grease it will with some of the butter.
- Layer the potato slices in the dish, slightly overlapping each other, seasoning lightly with the salt and pepper, and sprinkling a liberal amount of cheese on each layer.
- Sprinkle cheese on the top of the last layer.
- Put the double cream, garlic and sprigs of thyme in a pan and bring to them gently to the boil, then remove the thyme and pour hot cream over the potatoes.
- Dot the top of the gratin with the remaining butter and some extra cheese if you wish, and bake for about 1 hr to 1 1/2 hrs, or until the potatoes are soft, and the top is crispy and golden brown.
- Serve bubbling hot as a main meal or as an accompaniment.
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: For a classic pommes boulangère, use a firm, waxy potato that will hold its shape well during cooking, such as Yukon Gold or fingerling potatoes.
- Slice the potatoes thinly: This will help them cook evenly and create a nice, crispy crust on top.
- Use a mandoline slicer for even slices: If you have one, a mandoline slicer is a great way to get evenly sliced potatoes.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Make sure there is enough space between the potato slices so that they can cook evenly.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan: This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the potatoes from burning.
- Preheat the oven: This will help the potatoes cook evenly and prevent them from steaming.
- Baste the potatoes with the cooking liquid: This will help them brown and caramelize.
- Don't overcook the potatoes: They should be tender but still slightly firm in the center.
Conclusion:
Pommes boulangère is a classic French dish that is simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its crispy top, creamy interior, and rich flavor, it's the perfect side dish for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy potato dish, give pommes boulangère a try.
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