Description
Galette Potatoes are a crispy, golden potato dish made by layering thinly sliced red potatoes with a flavorful mixture of butter, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs. Baked in a cast iron skillet until tender and beautifully caramelized, this recipe offers a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 6 medium red potatoes (about 2 pounds)
Butter & Oil Mixture
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (cut into small pieces)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
For Skillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing cast iron skillet)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare it for baking the galette potatoes.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the salted butter and combine it with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, fresh chives, and chopped parsley. Stir well to blend all the flavors.
- Slice Potatoes: Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, thinly slice the red potatoes to ensure even cooking and a crisp texture.
- Coat Potatoes: Place the sliced potatoes into a large bowl, then pour the butter and herb mixture over them. Toss gently to coat all the potato slices evenly.
- Prepare Skillet: Use 1 tablespoon of olive oil to thoroughly grease a cast iron skillet, making sure to cover both the bottom and sides to prevent sticking.
- Layer Potatoes: Arrange the coated potato slices in the skillet, overlapping each slice and forming concentric circles from the outer edge to the center. Sprinkle salt and pepper over each layer as you go for seasoning.
- Complete Layers: Continue layering the potatoes until all slices are used. For extra flavor, pour any remaining butter mixture from the bowl on top of the layered potatoes.
- Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 80 minutes until the potatoes are tender and browned on top.
- Check Doneness: Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Gently pull back the top layer of potatoes at the center to check if they are cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Once done, remove the galette from the skillet, sprinkle with additional fresh herbs for garnish, and slice into wedges to serve.
Notes
- This galette potato dish is flavorful and crispy, making it an excellent side for meats, poultry, or vegetarian meals.
- Using a mandoline will give you even, thin slices that cook consistently.
- Make sure to grease the cast iron skillet well to avoid sticking and to help achieve a crispy crust.
- Feel free to customize herbs—thyme or rosemary would also work well.
- If you prefer, you can substitute salted butter with unsalted and adjust salt to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 477 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
