French Potatoes

12 servings

90 minutes

French-style potatoes are an exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines tender meat, aromatic onions, thin slices of potatoes, and a golden crust of cheese. Although the name hints at French origins, this recipe is actually popular in many countries and has become a symbol of home comfort. Baked meat becomes tender and flavorful thanks to a marinade of salt and peppers, while the potatoes soaked in mayonnaise and cheese turn out soft and appetizing. This dish is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, providing warmth and rich flavor with every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 293.4
• Proteins: 16g
• Fats: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 17.8g

Ingredients

• Pork fillet: 700 g
• Potato: 1 kg
• Hard cheese: 120 g
• Onion: 2 head
• Mayonnaise: 120 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground pepper mix: 1 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 50 ml

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Wash the meat well, dry it a little, and cut it into portion-sized pieces, similar to those for cutlets.

3. Place the meat on a cutting board and cover it with plastic wrap.

4. The prepared pieces should be well beaten on both sides.

5. Transfer the prepared pieces of meat to a separate container, season with salt to taste, and add 1 teaspoon of mixed ground peppers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground pepper mix: 1 teaspoon

6. Rub the meat pieces with salt and a mixture of ground peppers, cover, and let marinate at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes.

7. Peel the potatoes, wash them well, and dry them a little.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1 kg

8. Slice the potatoes as thinly as possible and salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

9. Pour 50 ml of vegetable oil into the baking dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 50 ml

10. Peel the onion, wash it well, cut it into half rings or strips, and place it in a baking dish.

    Required ingredients:

    • Onion: 2 heads

11. Place the prepared meat in a single layer on top of the onions in the baking dish.

    Required ingredients:

    • Pork fillet: 700 g

12. Place the prepared potatoes in a baking dish for meat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Potato: 1 kg

13. Grate the hard cheese on a coarse grater and sprinkle it over the potatoes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Hard cheese: 120 g

14. Put mayonnaise in the baking dish.

    Required ingredients:

    • Mayonnaise: 120 g

15. Cover the dish with a lid or foil, bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 50-60 minutes.

16. The finished dish can be placed in the oven without a lid for 5-10 minutes to brown slightly, if desired. Serve hot or warm.