Image for illustration onlyBoulangère Potatoes
Cooking With KidsA classic and sophisticated French dish that offers an elegant interpretation of simple ingredients, creating a harmonious blend of textures and deep, comforting flavors. Thin layers of potatoes and translucent onions are slow-baked in a rich, aromatic vegetable stock infused with fresh thyme and olive oil, yielding a melt-in-your-mouth interior and a beautifully golden, crispy crust. This luxurious side dish pairs perfectly with various main courses, ideal for festive hosting or a refined family meal where simplicity meets culinary excellence.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
1Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas
2Fry the onions and thyme sprigs in the oil until softened and lightly coloured (about 5 mins).
Nutrition
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 7.8g
- Carbs
- 66g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Immersion blender
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To get melt-in-your-mouth soft layers, use a mandoline to slice the potatoes and onions into thin, uniform rounds, and make sure the broth is hot before pouring it over the vegetables in the pan. To upgrade the flavors, add fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs between the layers; kids will love helping arrange the potato slices in a beautiful shingled pattern in the baking dish before baking.
Culinary reasoning
A classic and sophisticated French dish that offers an elegant interpretation of simple ingredients, creating a harmonious blend of textures and deep, comforting flavors. Thin layers of potatoes and translucent onions are slow-baked in a rich, aromatic vegetable stock infused with fresh thyme and olive oil, yielding a melt-in-your-mouth interior and a beautifully golden, crispy crust. This luxurious side dish pairs perfectly with various main courses, ideal for festive hosting or a refined family meal where simplicity meets culinary excellence.
