Description
Potato pave is a luxurious layered dish made with creamy, buttery potatoes that are baked until soft and then fried to a golden crisp. Perfect for cozy gatherings and elevating any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (or 6 medium)
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- Seasoned salt, to taste
- 5 tablespoons butter, cubed
- Olive oil, for frying
- Chives, to taste
- Creme fraiche, to taste
- Caviar, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the russet potatoes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream and seasoned salt.
- Slice the potatoes thinly (about 1/8 inch thick) and add them to the cream mixture.
- Line a loaf tin with parchment paper and layer the potato slices in the dish, adding butter and seasoning between layers.
- Cover the dish and wrap with foil, then bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 90 minutes.
- Press the bake using a piece of cardboard, then chill in the fridge for 12 hours.
- Remove from the fridge, cut into squares, and fry in olive oil until golden brown (about 3 to 4 minutes per side).
- Serve hot, garnished with flaky salt, crème fraîche, and chives. Caviar, if desired, adds a luxurious touch.
Notes
Ensure to use russet potatoes for the best texture and flavor. Don’t skip the refrigeration step as it helps the layers bind together.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: potato pave, layered potatoes, cozy meals, French recipes, side dish