Lyonnaise Potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pounds russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup butter
• salt to taste
• ground white pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• peel potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch slices. place sliced potatoes in a pot and cover with water. bring to a boil. allow to boil 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
• heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. pour in olive oil, then add onions. saute until lightly caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes. stir in garlic and saute until onions are deep brown and garlic is soft. transfer mixture to a bowl.
• place skillet back on stove over low heat. melt butter, then cover bottom of pan with 1/3 of potatoes. season with salt and pepper. cover potatoes with 1/2 of onion mixture. cover with 1/2 of remaining potatoes and season with salt and pepper. spread with the rest of onion mixture. cover with remaining potatoes, and season with more salt and pepper.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and browned on top. remove from oven and use a spatula to carefully transfer potatoes to a serving platter. sprinkle with chopped parsley just before serving.