French-style Pan Potatoes

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 11

French-style Pan Potatoes - a creamy potato dish perfect for a side or a main

by The Chefin Side

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	900 g large waxy potatoes , such as Desiree
	1 1/4 liters milk , low-fat is fine
	3 garlic cloves , crushed and finely chopped
	450 g natural yoghurt , Greek-style
	salt & freshly ground black pepper
	1 pinch nutmeg , grated
	100 g cheddar cheese , grated
	2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley , finely chopped , to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

512

Sugar

Fat

28g

French-style Pan Potatoes are a classic dish in French cuisine, dating back centuries. This rich and comforting potato dish is made by cooking sliced potatoes in garlic-infused milk, before topping with a mixture of yoghurt and cheese, then baking until golden brown. Often served as a side dish to meat or fish, this dish is a staple in French households, and can be found on the menus of many traditional French restaurants. It's perfect for a cold winter's evening, or as a hearty accompaniment to a summer barbecue. Get ready for a taste of French comfort food at its finest!

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4. Grease a large baking dish.
2.	Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly.
3.	Place the milk and garlic in a large saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
4.	Add the potatoes to the milk, along with some salt, black pepper and nutmeg, and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
5.	Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking dish.
6.	Mix the yoghurt and cheddar cheese together and pour over the potatoes.
7.	Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
8.	Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.

PROS

French-style Pan Potatoes are rich and creamy, with a delicious nutmeg flavour and a golden cheesy crust.

They are easy to make and perfect to serve with a range of dishes, or even on their own as a main course.

Leftover portions can be heated up for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.

CONS

This dish is quite high in fat and calories, due to the addition of milk, cheese and yoghurt.

For those watching their dairy or calorie intake, this dish may not be suitable as a regular addition to their meal plan.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high calorie and fat content, French-style Pan Potatoes do contain valuable nutrients, including protein and calcium from the cheese and yoghurt, and potassium and vitamin C from the potatoes.
The garlic in this recipe is also linked to numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation and lowering high blood pressure.