Boulangère Potatoes
This French side builds onions, thyme and olive oil into an easy meal you can have ready in about 40 minutes. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 4 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and frying pan / skillet. At easy difficulty across 4 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Fry the onions and thyme sprigs in the oil until softened and lightly coloured (about 5 mins).
- Spread a layer of potatoes over the base of a 1.5-litre oiled gratin dish.
- Sprinkle over a few onions (see picture, above) and continue layering, finishing with a layer of potatoes.
- Pour over the stock and bake for 50-60 mins until the potatoes are cooked and the top is golden and crisp.
You'll use: Oven · Frying pan / skillet · Large pot
Watch how it's made
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What to serve with Boulangère Potatoes
- Chocolate Gateau Dessert
- French Lentils With Garlic and Thyme Miscellaneous
- Coq au vin Chicken
- Pork Cassoulet Pork
Tips & common questions
How long does Boulangère Potatoes take to make?
About 40 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 4 steps and 5 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Boulangère Potatoes vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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