French Onion Potatoes Recipe: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

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French Onion Potatoes


  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful side dish featuring creamy potatoes topped with caramelized onions and melted cheese, offering a comforting blend of flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyère or Swiss)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add onions. Sauté until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
  3. In a baking dish, layer half of the potatoes, then half of the caramelized onions, and half of the cheese.
  4. Repeat the layers, finishing with cheese on top.
  5. Pour vegetable broth over the layered potatoes.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding thyme or garlic among the layers.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
Chef Anna

Written by Chef Anna

I'm Anna - a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, recipe developer, and the voice behind Chef Johns Gourmet. After a decade in professional kitchens, I now spend my mornings testing recipes and my afternoons writing them down so you can make them perfectly in your own kitchen. Every one of the 1,100+ recipes on this site has been personally cooked, tasted, and refined. I write like I'm standing next to you, walking you through every step. Simple recipes. Bold flavors. Made for real kitchens.