Potato Galette

Crispy potatoes with olive oil, butter, garlic and herbs make a tasty side dish in this potato galette.

A potato galette is simply thinly sliced potatoes arranged in a baking dish and baked until crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.

Why make this recipe

This is a rustic dish that is also somehow elegant at the same time. Made with thinly sliced potatoes, butter, olive oil, garlic and your choice of herbs.

Once you have everything prepared and placed it into your pan, your work is done. Just place in the oven and let it bake until golden brown with crispy edges.

Key ingredients

• Potatoes - I used red potatoes, but you could also use Yukon gold or even russet potatoes
• Garlic - finely minced
• Butter and olive oil
• Fresh herbs

Step by step directions

• Mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic and herbs together

• Slice potatoes - Use a mandoline to get perfect slices. You can also use a sharp knife to slice potatoes. Try to keep slices the same thickness.

• Mix sliced potatoes in a bowl with butter mixture. You want every slice to be coated with the mixture.

• Layer potatoes in a cast iron skillet that has been lightly coated with olive oil.

• Continue adding potatoes until all potatoes are used. Pour any additional butter mixture over the top of the potatoes.

• Bake in a preheated 400° oven for 60-80 minutes until potatoes are golden and cooked through.

Variations

• To make a vegan dish, use all olive oil
• Herb combinations - use your favorite. Another great combinations is fresh thyme and rosemary.
• Add thinly sliced onion or shallot to the layers of potatoes

Recipe tips

• If using russet potatoes, remove skin
• Slice potatoes evenly
• Assemble dish as soon as potatoes are sliced to help prevent browning of the potatoes
• Avoid soaking the potatoes in water. This removes some of the starch in the potatoes and you want that starch retained.
• Make certain each potato slice is covered with butter mixture
• Add a sprinkling of salt and pepper between each layer of potatoes
• Use a heavy, well-seasoned cast iron skillet. It helps create the lovely crust on the bottom and sides of the galette.
• Baking time varies depending on the thickness of your potatoes and the number of layers you created in your skillet
• To check if the galette is cooked through, remove skillet from oven. Carefully pull back potatoes in the center of the skillet and examine the potatoes. The potatoes should be soft and cooked through.

Recipe Faqs

If you are looking for more delicious potato recipes, be certain to check out roasted fingerling potatoes and mashed red potatoes!

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Be sure to check out all my delicious side dishes.