Description
Elegant, golden-crisp layers of buttery potatoes create this French-inspired potato pavé—a luxurious side dish fit for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
4 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
1½ cups heavy cream
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Optional Flavor Additions:
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Truffle oil, for drizzling
For Pan Prep and Final Sear:
Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper
Additional butter or oil for searing
Instructions
Prepare the Pan: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease with nonstick spray.
Slice Potatoes: Using a mandoline, cut potatoes into 1/16-inch thin slices. Pat dry with paper towels.
Assemble Layers: Combine butter and cream. Begin layering potatoes, overlapping slightly. Every 2–3 layers, brush with the butter-cream mixture and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and optional aromatics.
Bake: Cover tightly with foil and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 90 minutes to 2 hours, or until a knife slides through easily.
Compress and Chill: Cool slightly, then place a weighted pan on top and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight to set structure.
Slice and Sear: Lift out, slice into squares or rectangles. Sear each side in a hot skillet with butter or oil until deeply golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side.
Notes
Pressing and chilling are critical for clean slicing and maintaining integrity during searing.
Russet potatoes yield a firmer texture; Yukon Golds offer a creamier mouthfeel.
For dairy-free, use coconut cream and plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg