Description
Lyonnaise Potatoes are a classic French side dish featuring tender, golden-brown sliced potatoes sautéed with soft, translucent onions in butter and olive oil. This recipe delivers a perfect balance of crispy edges and creamy interiors, seasoned simply with salt and pepper for an irresistible, flavorful accompaniment to any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
Fats & Oils
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat fats: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the olive oil, combining the two to prepare the cooking surface for the potatoes and onions.
- Cook onions: Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet and sauté until they become soft and translucent, releasing their natural sweetness, which is essential to the dish’s signature flavor.
- Add potatoes: Carefully add the peeled and sliced potatoes to the skillet with the cooked onions, distributing them evenly for consistent cooking.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the potatoes and onions to enhance and balance the flavors throughout the dish.
- Cook until tender and golden: Continue to cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and promote even browning, until the potatoes are tender on the inside and golden brown on the outside. This process usually takes about 25-30 minutes.
- Serve hot: Once cooked to perfection, transfer the Lyonnaise Potatoes to a serving dish and enjoy immediately as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heating.
- Keep stirring occasionally to avoid burning and to ensure potatoes cook evenly.
- Feel free to garnish with fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
- To save time, parboil potatoes before slicing and sautéing for quicker cooking.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or grilled vegetables.
