Crispy French Onion Smashed Potatoes
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Crispy French Onion Smashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe for Crispy French Onion Smashed Potatoes combines the deep sweetness of slow-cooked caramelized onions with tender baby Yukon Gold potatoes. The onions are gently cooked in butter over low heat for up to 90 minutes until golden and flavorful. Meanwhile, potatoes are boiled until just tender, then smashed to create a rough surface that crisps beautifully in the oven. After generously brushing with olive oil and seasoning with herbs and garlic powder, the potatoes roast at a high temperature to develop a golden crust. A sprinkle of finely grated gruyere cheese adds a savory richness and melts slightly when the potatoes come from the oven. Fresh thyme garnish completes the dish with brightness.
These potatoes make a flavorful side that combines textural contrasts between creamy centers and crispy edges. The caramelized onions add depth and a subtle sweetness that enhances the natural potato flavor. They can complement roasted meats or be served alongside salads for a hearty meal component.
Ingredients
- 3 sweet onion large, or white onion
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes baby
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ cup gruyere cheese or more if you wish!, finely grated
- thyme for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and a big pinch of salt. Stir to toss. Cook, tossing often, for 10 minutes, until the onions begin to soften. After 10 minutes, turn the heat down to low. Cook for another 60 to 90 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are golden and caramelized.
- While the onions cook, make the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill it with cold water. Bring the water to a boil. Simmer the potatoes until they are just barely fork tender. Strain the potatoes and let them cool slightly, until you can touch them.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Brush a baking sheet with 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil. Place the potatoes on the sheet. Use your hand or the bottom of a glass to smash them once, trying to keep them in one piece. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the potatoes. Sprinkle the potatoes with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, the garlic powder and dried thyme.
- Place the sheet in the oven and roast the potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven. Top each with a spoonful of caramelized onions. Top with a sprinkle of gruyere cheese. Pop back in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve immediately with fresh thyme for garnish.
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