Description
Ina Garten’s potatoes anna celebrate classic French potato technique with crispy, golden layers of thinly sliced potatoes. Rich butter and careful technique create a memorable side dish perfect for elegant dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb (907 g) Yukon Gold potatoes (6 medium), peeled, thinly sliced
- 6 tbsps (84 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 5 tbsps (71 g) butter
- 1 ½ tsps fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F, positioning rack in middle. Wash and peel potatoes, creating whisper-thin slices using mandoline or sharp knife. Immerse slices in cold water to preserve pristine color and texture.
- Skillet Preparation: Lavishly coat 10-inch ovenproof skillet with butter, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Melt remaining butter with thyme and garlic, infusing aromatic essence. Combine salt and pepper in separate container.
- Layering Technique: Meticulously dry potato slices using kitchen towels. Construct initial layer in circular, overlapping pattern within skillet. Generously brush with herbed butter, dust with seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layering process twice, maintaining consistent butter distribution and seasoning between potato strata.
- Heat Management: Position skillet over medium-high flame, cooking for 5 minutes. Gently agitate skillet to prevent adherence. Cover with aluminum foil lightly sprayed with non-stick coating.
- Oven Transformation: Transfer skillet to preheated oven, baking with foil for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue roasting 20-25 minutes until potatoes transform into golden, crispy masterpiece with tender interior.
- Serving Presentation: Allow potato cake to rest briefly. Delicately loosen edges using flexible spatula. Invert onto serving plate, revealing beautifully caramelized surface. Slice into elegant wedges for elegant serving.
Notes
- Potato Precision: Use a mandoline or sharp knife to create uniformly thin slices, ensuring even cooking and a perfect texture.
- Water Protection: Soak sliced potatoes in cold water to prevent browning and maintain their crisp, fresh appearance.
- Butter Boost: Infuse butter with thyme and garlic for 60-90 seconds to develop a rich, aromatic flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Layering Technique: Press down gently between layers to create a compact, cohesive potato cake that holds together beautifully when served.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 601 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg