Potatoes with Onion Sauce and Parmesan Cheese
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistibly creamy Potatoes with Onion Sauce and Parmesan Cheese! This hearty recipe combines tender Yukon Gold potatoes layered with a rich, velvety onion sauce made from caramelized onions, garlic, and a splash of heavy cream. Topped with savory grated Parmesan cheese and fragrant thyme, every bite is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is ideal as a comforting side for weeknight dinners or a standout addition to your holiday table. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Perfect for fans of cheesy potato casseroles and lovers of rich, comforting flavors, this dish will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 medium Yellow onions
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.75 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel and wash the Yukon Gold potatoes. Slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds and set them aside in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning.
Peel the yellow onions and thinly slice them. Mince the garlic cloves and set both aside.
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring often, until they are caramelized and golden brown.
Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
Drain the potato slices and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Arrange half of the potato slices evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Pour half of the onion sauce over the first layer of potatoes, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
Layer the remaining potato slices over the first layer, followed by the rest of the onion sauce. Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
Cut the last tablespoon of butter into small pieces and scatter them over the surface of the dish.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling, and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh thyme if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1756 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 107.8 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.3 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 304 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 5205 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.7 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 46.5 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 867 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 3367 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
