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French Onion Potato Bake

French Onion Potato Bake

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Enjoy a comforting French Onion Potato Bake that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep—try it today!

Ingredients

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  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • ½ cup beef broth or vegetable broth
  • 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon butter for greasing
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese or Swiss, cheddar, or mozzarella
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
  • Extra Parmesan cheese for topping
  • Crispy fried onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté sliced onions in butter and olive oil over medium heat until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
  2. Stir in sugar, garlic powder, thyme, and broth; let simmer until liquid evaporates.
  3. Slice potatoes into ¼-inch rounds.
  4. Grease a baking dish and layer half the potatoes, followed by half the onion mixture; repeat layers.
  5. Whisk cream with salt, pepper, and thyme; pour over layers. Top with cheeses.
  6. Bake covered at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden.

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