Description
Lyonnaise Potatoes are a classic French side dish of thinly sliced, pan-fried potatoes layered with caramelized onions and finished with fresh parsley. Their golden crisp texture and savory sweetness make them perfect for pairing with meats, eggs, or as a standalone comfort dish.
Ingredients
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Peel (optional) and slice potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds. Soak in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until golden and soft, about 20 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Add remaining oil to the skillet and arrange the potato slices in a single layer. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Let each side crisp before flipping gently.
4. Once all slices are browned, return onions to the skillet. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter, toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve immediately.
Notes
For best crisping, always dry the potato slices completely before cooking.
Use a cast iron skillet to maintain consistent heat for even browning.
Slice onions thin and cook slowly to develop their natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lyonnaise Potatoes, French potato side, pan-fried potatoes