Welsh Onion Cake
Experience a slice of comforting Welsh tradition with this irresistible Welsh Onion Cake, a hearty, rustic side dish that combines layers of tender potatoes, sweet caramelized onions, and rich, buttery goodness. This oven-baked classic is as simple as it is satisfying, featuring thinly sliced potatoes perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper, interwoven with melt-in-your-mouth onions sautéed until golden. Topped with a generous drizzle of melted butter for a crispy, golden finish, this dish is perfect as a cozy accompaniment to roasted meats or as a standalone vegetarian delight. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, this traditional recipe delivers maximum flavor—ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 900 g Potatoes
- 500 g Onions
- 150 g Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a medium-sized ovenproof dish with a small amount of butter.
Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly into rounds, about 1-2 mm thick. Use a mandolin slicer if available for even slices.
Peel and finely slice the onions into thin half-moons.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt half of the butter (75g) and add the onions. Cook them gently for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and lightly golden.
Season the sliced potatoes with salt and black pepper, tossing them gently to evenly coat.
Start layering the dish: Place a layer of potato slices at the bottom of the greased dish, slightly overlapping them. Add a layer of the cooked onions next. Repeat the layers, finishing with a top layer of potatoes.
Melt the remaining butter (75g) and pour it evenly over the top layer of potatoes.
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the top layer of potatoes is golden brown and crispy, and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Let the Welsh Onion Cake cool for 5 minutes before serving. Slice into portions and enjoy warm as a side dish or as a meal on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.7 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.6 g | 343% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 352 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 3152 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 904 mg | 19% | |
*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.
