French Onion Soup Potatoes (Printable)

Roasted potatoes with caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese, inspired by classic French flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 3.3 lbs Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced ⅓ inch thick
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp kosher salt
04 - ¼ 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 - ½ tsp kosher salt
09 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or ½ tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

→ Topping

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss potato slices with 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until golden and tender.
02 - While potatoes roast, heat butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and ½ tsp salt; cook, stirring often, for 25–30 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized. Stir in thyme and balsamic vinegar; cook 1–2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
03 - Reduce oven temperature to 400°F. Arrange roasted potato slices in a lightly greased baking dish, slightly overlapping. Spoon caramelized onions evenly over the potatoes. Sprinkle Gruyère and Parmesan over the top.
04 - Bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling. Let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The potato slices develop the most incredible crispy edges while staying creamy inside, giving you the perfect texture contrast in every bite.
  • You can prep most components ahead of time, making this impressive enough for company but manageable enough that you won't be stressed when entertaining.
02 -
  • Never rush the onions, as properly caramelized onions take at least 25 minutes, and attempting shortcuts will rob your dish of its signature depth.
  • Flipping the potatoes exactly halfway through their initial roasting makes all the difference between unevenly cooked slices and perfectly golden ones with crisp edges.
03 -
  • Salt your potato slices and let them rest on paper towels for 10 minutes before roasting to draw out excess moisture, resulting in crispier edges and better caramelization.
  • Grate your cheese while cold but allow it to come to room temperature before topping the potatoes, ensuring even melting without overcooking the base.
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