Description
Crispy balsamic-thyme potato torte brings rustic French countryside charm to your dinner table. Layers of golden potatoes infused with aromatic herbs create a memorable side dish that elevates any meal you serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh thyme (chopped) or 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) dried thyme
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Optional Topping:
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F (190°C) and grease a round baking dish with olive oil to ensure no sticking.
- Create a flavor-packed balsamic glaze by whisking balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl until well combined.
- Carefully arrange the first half of potato slices in an overlapping pattern across the bottom of the dish, creating an even base layer.
- Generously drizzle half of the prepared balsamic-thyme mixture over the initial potato layer, ensuring even distribution of the aromatic glaze.
- Construct the second potato layer by placing remaining slices on top, slightly pressing down to create a compact and uniform surface.
- Pour the remaining balsamic glaze evenly over the top layer, gently pressing to help potatoes settle and absorb flavors.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, allowing potatoes to become tender and infuse with herbal notes.
- Remove foil and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese across the surface for added richness and texture.
- Return uncovered dish to the oven, baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until edges turn golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and allow the torte to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the layers set and makes slicing easier.
- Slice and serve the potato torte while hot, showcasing the beautiful layered presentation and crisp edges.
Notes
- Add a mandoline slicer for perfectly uniform potato slices that cook evenly and create a professional-looking presentation.
- Experiment with different potato varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for varied textures and subtle flavor differences.
- For a dairy-free option, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast or omit cheese entirely, maintaining the dish’s rich balsamic essence.
- Elevate the recipe by incorporating thinly sliced onions or fresh herbs between potato layers for added depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-65 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg