French Onion Potato Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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2 pounds of starchy potatoes (either Russets or Yukon Golds), perfect for that creamy texture
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2 large sweet onions (Vidalia or Walla Walla), thinly sliced
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1 cup of rich heavy cream
→ Cheese & Seasonings
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1½ cups of nutty Gruyère cheese, freshly shredded
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Fresh thyme sprigs
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Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons butter
# Instructions:
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Let's get started! First, warm up your oven to 375°F (190°C). This temperature will give us that perfect golden crust while keeping the inside creamy.
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Here comes the magic - melt your butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add those sliced onions. Let them dance in the pan for about 15-20 minutes until they're beautifully golden brown and smelling amazing.
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While the onions are doing their thing, slice your potatoes nice and thin (about 1/8 inch). Toss them in a bowl with the heavy cream, and season generously with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme leaves.
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Time to build! Grab a greased baking dish and create your first layer with half of those creamy potatoes. Top them with half of your caramelized onions. Repeat these layers, then crown it all with that beautiful Gruyère cheese.
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Cover your dish with foil and let it bake for 45 minutes. Then, here's where it gets good - remove that foil and let it bake for another 15-20 minutes until everything's bubbly and golden brown on top.
# Notes:
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You can prep this entire dish up to 24 hours ahead - just cover and refrigerate, then bake when you're ready!
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If you can't find Gruyère, Swiss cheese makes a fantastic substitute
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The key to perfectly cooked potatoes is slicing them uniformly - aim for about 1/8 inch thickness