Boulangere Potatoes French Scalloped Potatoes Food

CLASSIC POMMES BOULANGèRE - FRENCH GRATIN POTATOES

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.

BOULANGèRE POTATOES

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.

BOULANGERE POTATOES

Steps:

• Saute the potatoes in hot oil until golden. Drain.
• Saute the onions in the butter until soft.
• Layer the potatoes and onions in a baking dish.
• Add the stock and garnish. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

BOULANGERE POTATOES (FRENCH SCALLOPED POTATOES)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a large baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
• 2. Bring stock to boil as you slice the potatoes.
• 3. Thinly slice the potatoes. Add potatoes to a large bowl, season with salt and pepper and toss.
• 4. Add potatoes and a few pieces of butter to the prepared baking dish. Add enough stock to cover the potatoes by about 2/3's. Press down gently with your hands.
• 5. Sprinkle sliced onion evenly on top. Drizzle with olive oil and dot with a few more pieces of butter.
• 6. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and continue to bake potatoes until golden brown and fork tender, about 30 to 60 minutes.

POTATO AND ONION BAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F /180°C. (see note 5)
• Use some of the butter (about 1 tbsp) to grease the bottom and sides of a 8 cup/2litre baking dish. Place this on a baking tray for easy.
• Peel and finely slice the onions.
• Use a mandolin, food processor or sharp knife to cut the potatoes into 1/8 inch (3-4mm) thick disks.
• Arrange a layer of potatoes in your prepared baking dish, then top with onions, some of the chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper. Repeat the layers finishing with a top layer of potatoes and rosemary.
• Add any remaining herbs and seasonings to your broth and then pour it carefully over the potatoes, ensuring that it just covers the top layer.
• Dot the remaining 2 tbsp of butter over the top of the dish, cover the dish with foil and then transfer the baking dish and tray to the oven.
• Cook for 60 minutes then remove the foil and cook for a further 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and crisp. (see note 5&6)