Description
A comforting and impressive tart made with thinly sliced potatoes, tangy balsamic vinegar, savory cheese, and fresh thyme, perfect for home cooks looking for an easy yet elegant dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs potatoes, thinly sliced (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 cup grated cheese (Parmesan, Gruyère, or a mix)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- ¼ cup cream or crème fraîche (optional)
- A handful of chopped parsley or chives (optional)
- A pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch tart pan.
- Slice the potatoes about 1/8 inch thick and toss with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the potato slices in the dish, alternating with thyme and cheese.
- Pour beaten eggs evenly over the layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes, slice, and serve.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider sautéing optional onions and adding minced garlic. It can be prepared ahead of time, just remember to adjust baking time if it’s been chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potato tart, balsamic, vegetarian, comfort food, easy recipe