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Boulangère Potatoes

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Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Fry the onions and thyme sprigs in the oil until softened and lightly coloured (about 5 mins). Spread a layer of potatoes over the base of a 1.5-litre oiled gratin dish. Sprinkle over a...

Prep 12 mins
Cook 37 mins
Servings 5
Difficulty Hard
Per serving £0.43

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S by Steven Tobin · Published 30 Apr 2026
Boulangère Potatoes

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Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Fry the onions and thyme sprigs in the oil until softened and lightly coloured (about 5 mins).
Spread a layer of potatoes over the base of a 1.5-litre oiled gratin dish. Sprinkle over a few onions (see picture, above) and continue layering, finishing with a layer of potatoes. Pour over the stock and bake for 50-60 mins until the potatoes are cooked and the top is golden and crisp.

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6
  2. 2
    Fry the onions and thyme sprigs in the oil until softened and lightly coloured (about 5 mins)
  3. 3
    Spread a layer of potatoes over the base of a 1
  4. 4
    5-litre oiled gratin dish
  5. 5
    Sprinkle over a few onions (see picture, above) and continue layering, finishing with a layer of potatoes
  6. 6
    Pour over the stock and bake for 50-60 mins until the potatoes are cooked and the top is golden and crisp

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Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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