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Potatoes Anna (The ULTIMATE Potato Side Dish!)

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Potatoes Anna

Cultural Context

Potatoes Anna is a classic French dish that showcases the humble potato in a refined way. Originating in the 19th century, it was named after a famous Parisian actress, Anna Deslions. The dish is celebrated for its simplicity and elegance, with thinly sliced potatoes layered in butter to create a crispy exterior and tender interior. Today, it remains a staple in French cuisine and is often served as a luxurious side dish in fine dining establishments.

FrenchFRside
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3-4 Russet potatoes
4 tablespoons salted butter
2 garlic cloves
salt
pepper
fresh thyme

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

1

Get out 3-4 Russet potatoes, depending on their size.

2

Melt 4 tablespoons of salted butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

3

Add 2 garlic cloves to the melted butter.

4

Peel the potatoes and slice them very thinly, about 1/16th of an inch, using a sharp knife or a mandolin.

5

Brush the bottom of a 10-inch non-stick skillet with a thin layer of melted garlic butter.

6

Layer the potato slices in the skillet, starting with the prettiest potato in the center and working outward, slightly overlapping them.

7

Add a dab of melted garlic butter on top of the first layer of potatoes without disturbing their arrangement.

8

Season the layer with salt, freshly cracked pepper, and finely minced fresh thyme.

9

Repeat the layering process with the remaining potato slices, adding melted garlic butter, salt, pepper, and thyme between each layer until all potatoes are used or the pan is halfway filled.

10

Place the skillet in a preheated oven at 450°F for 30 minutes to brown the bottom layer.

Cooking Techniques

slicinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

10-inch non-stick skilletmandolinsaucepanpastry brush

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Pommes Anna
Local Name: Pommes Anna

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