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Potato Pave

A deliciously rich side dish featuring layers of creamy Yukon Gold potatoes baked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Sharp knife or mandoline
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven mitts
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease your baking dish with butter.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, milk, melted butter, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  4. Layer half of the potato slices in the bottom of the dish.
  5. Pour half of the cream mixture over the first layer of potatoes.
  6. Add the remaining potato slices on top, followed by the rest of the cream mixture.
  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
  9. Let the potato pave rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

This potato pave can be prepared in advance and reheated. It pairs well with various main dishes.