French Potatoes
2 servings
40 minutes
French-style potatoes are an elegant and simple dish embodying the sophistication of French cuisine. Its origins trace back to traditional village recipes using accessible ingredients: potatoes, eggs, milk, and cheese. Baked in the oven, this aromatic casserole achieves a tender texture from the milk-egg mixture, while the golden crust of cheese gives it an appetizing appearance and rich flavor. French-style potatoes are perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and vegetables. Its soft, creamy taste with subtle cheese notes makes it versatile and beloved by many generations. The dish is easy to prepare but possesses exquisite gastronomic aesthetics, making it a wonderful choice for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings.
1
Peel the potatoes, cut them into thin slices, and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Potato: 500 g
2
Sprinkle with pepper, salt, and mix.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Cheese: 200 g
4
Beat the eggs with milk, add half of the grated cheese, and mix well.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Milk: 500 ml
- Cheese: 200 g
5
Pour whipped eggs over the potatoes and place in the oven for half an hour. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top 10 minutes before it's done.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Milk: 500 ml
- Cheese: 200 g