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Creamy French Onion Potato Bake

Cultural Context

Originating from the traditional French onion soup, this dish combines the comforting flavors of caramelized onions and creamy potatoes. It reflects the French culinary art of layering flavors and textures, making it a beloved side dish in many French households. Today, variations of this dish can be found globally, often adapted to include different cheeses and herbs, showcasing its versatility and universal appeal.

FrenchFRside
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 large potatoes
1 onion
600 ml thickened cream (about 20 fluid ounces)
1 packet French onion soup mix
shredded cheddar cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: fontina cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Fontina provides a similar melt with fewer calories

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and suitable for sautéing

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with lower calories

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2

Slice the potatoes into thin slices, about a couple of millimeters thick.

3

Slice the onion into thin slices.

4

In a bowl, combine the French onion soup mix with the thickened cream and mix well.

5

Spray oil into the bottom of a baking tray to prevent sticking.

6

Layer the first layer of potatoes in the baking tray, filling in all the gaps.

7

Add a couple of rings of sliced onion on top of the potatoes.

8

Pour some of the cream mixture over the potatoes and onions to cover them.

9

Repeat the layering process with potatoes and onions until you have three layers.

10

Pour the remaining cream mixture over the final layer of potatoes.

11

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.

12

Place the baking tray in the oven on the middle shelf and bake for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes.

13

After 1 hour, turn the oven off and let the dish sit in the oven for another 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

baking traymixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

French Onion Potato GratinPotato Gratin with French Onion Soup
Local Name: Gratin de pommes de terre à l'oignon français crémeux

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