Lyonnaise Potatoes

Lyonnaise Potatoes is the classic French side dish of potatoes and onions pan fried until crispy and tender.

Ingredients

• 3 large baking potatoes , scrubbed clean and dried well

• 2 medium onions , peeled and cut in half, then cut into ¼' thick half slices

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or your choice of fat (duck, bacon, etc)

• salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste

• 1 tablespoon fresh flat leafed parsley, chopped

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F/204C degrees. **Par-cook potatoes by piercing each one several times with a fork or knife tip and bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Allow potatoes to cool slightly.

  
  

• Peel the potatoes, if desired, and cut in half lengthwise, then cut each half into ¼" slices. Set aside.

  
  

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of butter/fat until melted. Add half of the potatoes and sauté until light brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add half of the onions and a little salt and pepper, then continue cooking until potatoes are a golden brown and onions are just cooked through, about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside to keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining potatoes and onions.

• When all potatoes and onions are cooked, toss with the fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

* Optional: splash of white wine or sherry for deglazing

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