Potato strips baked with parmesan
6 servings
60 minutes
Potato sticks baked with parmesan is a refined dish of French cuisine that combines simplicity and elegance. Thin slices of potato infused with the aroma of thyme, garlic, and bay leaves are baked in a rich creamy broth sauce, creating a tender texture and rich flavor. The finishing touch is a golden crust of parmesan that adds a crispy note and richness to the dish. This recipe draws from traditional French methods of preparing potatoes similar to gratin but with a lighter structure. It can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish. Ideal for cozy family dinners and festive gatherings, filling the home with warmth and the aroma of classic French cuisine.
1
Peel the potatoes and slice them into sticks about 3-4 mm thick using a mandoline. Place the rack in the oven at medium level and preheat to 220 degrees. Heat oil in a thick-walled pot over moderately high heat.
- Potato: 1100 g
- Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons
2
Add chopped onion and fry until soft for about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and thyme, salt and pepper, and cook for another half a minute. Then add potatoes, broth, cream, and bay leaves.
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Fresh thyme: 4 g
- Salt: 1.5 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Potato: 1100 g
- Chicken broth: 1 glass
- Heavy (double) cream: 1 glass
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces
3
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the potatoes are almost tender.
- Potato: 1100 g
4
Remove the bay leaves and transfer the potato mixture to a 20x20 cm baking dish. Spread the potatoes evenly and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 110 g
5
Bake for about 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the sauce bubbles. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 110 g
