CLASSIC POMMES BOULANGèRE - FRENCH GRATIN POTATOES
This classic French potato gratin dish literally translates as "Potatoes in the Style of the Baker's wife". The story is, that in the past, a French family would prepare these potatoes and then take them to the local boulangerie, the baker, to be cooked in the even heat of his oven, hence the name. Any sort of good quality stock will do, chicken, lamb, beef or vegetable. For a richer taste, a ratio of 50% hot stock and hot milk/cream can be used. If using lamb stock, it is nice to sprinkle the top of the potatoes with fresh Rosemary, and I often add a sprig of thyme to my potatoes when baking them. I have found that melted butter gives a better result than dotting butter, no burned and upturned edges anymore!
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 150C/300F/Gas mark 3.
- Butter a large shallow ovenproof dish.
- Peel potatoes thinly, do not rinse.
- Peel and slice the onions thinly.
- Using a mandolin slice if possible,slice the potatoes very thinly, again do not rinse.
- Arrange the potatoes over the base of the dish slightly overlapping, sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and then add the sliced onions.
- Continue until all the potatoes & onions are used up, ending with a potato layer.
- Pour over the hot stock.
- Brush with the top of the potatoes with the melted butter.
- Place the potatoes on the high shelf of the oven for 1 hr to 1 1/2 hrs or until tender and the top layer is a crisp golden brown.
- Serve immediately with roasted meats, as an alternative to roast potatoes, or with a pot roast, hot-pot and vegetables.
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Pauline Lambert
[email protected]This is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The potatoes are creamy and flavorful, and the gratin topping is crispy and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.
Bryant Harman
[email protected]I've been making this dish for years and it's always a favorite. The potatoes are always perfectly cooked and the gratin topping is always crispy and golden brown.
Mumad ahmed
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Sagar Tahir
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The potatoes are creamy and flavorful, and the gratin topping is crispy and golden brown. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.
mergi ye
[email protected]This is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The potatoes are creamy and flavorful, and the gratin topping is crispy and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.
Rakshita Rajasekar
[email protected]I've been making this dish for years and it's always a favorite. The potatoes are always perfectly cooked and the gratin topping is always crispy and golden brown.
Elvis Ugochukwu
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Rabnawaztalib Rabnawaz
[email protected]I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The potatoes are always cooked through and the gratin topping is always crispy and golden brown.
Jacnews Jacnews
[email protected]This is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. The potatoes are cooked in a flavorful broth and then topped with a cheesy gratin topping. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a winter meal.
gift chidera
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The potatoes are always perfectly cooked and the gratin topping is crispy and golden brown.
russell brenzel
[email protected]This was a hit with my family! The potatoes were so creamy and flavorful, and the gratin topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Faizan Naveed
[email protected]A beautiful and delicious dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The potatoes were cooked to perfection and the combination of flavors was divine.
Nwoko Bede
[email protected]This is absolutely amazing! The flavors are depth and complexity and the texture of the potato slices is perfect - crispy on top and creamy inside. I will definitely be making this again.