French Onion Soup Potatoes (Printable)

Golden potatoes topped with sweet caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese for a rich, French-inspired side.

# Ingredient List:

→ Potatoes

01 - 3.3 lbs Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/3 inch thick
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Caramelized Onions

05 - 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 1 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
09 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

→ Topping

11 - 7 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
12 - 1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss potato slices with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once, until golden and tender.
03 - Meanwhile, heat butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and salt; cook, stirring often, for 25 to 30 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized. Stir in thyme and balsamic vinegar; cook 1 to 2 minutes more, then remove from heat.
04 - Lower oven temperature to 400°F in preparation for baking the assembled dish.
05 - Lightly grease a baking dish. Arrange roasted potato slices in slightly overlapping layers. Spread caramelized onions evenly over potatoes. Sprinkle Gruyère and optional Parmesan cheese on top.
06 - Bake the layered potatoes and onions for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Allow to cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • All the deep soul warming flavors of French onion soup without the broth and bread
  • Potatoes become tender cream vessels for those sweet jammy onions you caramelized with such patience
  • The cheese topping creates that irresistible French onion soup crunch we all crave
02 -
  • Caramelizing onions properly takes at least 25 to 30 minutes and rushing this step will show in the final flavor
  • The cheese will continue to melt after you remove it from the dish, so pull it when it is just starting to bubble
  • These reheat surprisingly well if you have leftovers, though the cheese will not be quite as melty
03 -
  • Slice potatoes as uniformly as possible so they finish cooking at the same time
  • Keep the heat low when caramelizing onions to prevent burning before they develop that deep color
  • Let the assembled dish rest for about 5 minutes before serving so the cheese sets slightly
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