Potatoes Savoyarde Recipes

POTATOES SAVOYARDE: A CLASSIC GRATIN

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 F and butter a casserole or soufflé dish that is 6 to 7 inches in diameter.
• Arrange 1/3 of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish.
• Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, 1/3 of the garlic, 1/3 of the thyme, and 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat the process for two more layers.
• Add the hot beef or chicken stock, slowly pouring in along the edge of the baking dish to avoid disturbing the layers.
• Cover snugly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue cooking for 20 minutes until browned.
• Serve hot and enjoy.

POTATOES SAVOYARD

Steps:

• Peel and slice potatoes, and cover with cold water until ready to use.
• In a lightly greased 6 to 8 cup baking dish, place two cups of potatoes on bottom, overlapping layers.
• Dot with half the butter; sprinkle with half the parsley, salt, Greek seasoning, pepper, and cheese.
• Place second layer of potatoes on top of first and repeat layer of butter, seasonings, and cheese.
• Pour boiling beef broth over the casserole.
• Bake uncovered in a preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender, potato tops are browned, and broth is absorbed.

POTATOES SAVOYARDE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees. 2. Brush a 2qt baking dish (a souffle dish works well) with the melted butter. 3. In a small bowl stir together the garlic, parsley, cheese and pepper. 4. Layer one-third of the potatoes in the prepared dish and sprinkle one-third of the garlic cheese mixture over the top. Dot with 1 tablespoon of the butter pieces. 5. Repeat the layers once and then top with the remaining potatoes. 6. Pout the stock evenly over the layers. 7. Sprinkle the remaining garlic cheese mixture evenly over the top and dot with the remaining butter pieces. 8. Butter a piece of aluminum foil on one side large enough to cover the dish. 9. Place it over the dish, buttered side down. 10. Bake for 30 minutes. 11. Remove the foil and continue baking until the potatoes are tender and the top is brown and crusty, 30-40 minutes longer. 12. Serve immediately.

SAVOYARD POTATOES

Steps:

• Thinly slice the onions and garlic.
• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute until tender and just starting to brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Slice the potatoes very thinly or use a mandolin.
• In a glass baking dish just large enough to hold ingredients (I use an 8" X 11" (20 X 27.5cm) oval baking dish) lay 1/3rd of the potatoes, spread half of the sauteed onions over the potatoes and lay half of the cheese on the onions. Repeat once. Top with remaining 1/3 of the potatoes. Sprinkle the nutmeg over the top. Pour the stock over all, sprinkle with Parmesan. cover with foil and bake at 425F (215C) for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 400F (200C) and continue baking another 30 minutes. Remove foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then serve.
• Cover with foil and bake at 425F (215C) for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 400F (200C) and continue baking another 30 minutes. Remove foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then serve.
• original recipe at easygourmetdinners