One of my favorite potato dishes in the world is pommes anna. Pommes Anna is a classic French dish made with thinly sliced potatoes and butter that have been layered together and baked until crispy. If there is one thing the French know how to do, it is cooking potatoes in a delicious way. If you are looking for a fun new potato dish to make at home, you have to try this one!

History of Pommes Anna

Pommes Anna is named after a famous Parisian courtesan named Anna Deslions, who was known for her elegance and beauty. The dish was created in her honor by Chef Adolphe Dugléré, who was the head chef at the renowned Café Anglais in Paris during the 19th century. It quickly became popular among the wealthy elite and has since become a staple of French cuisine.

Tips for Making Pommes Anna

  • Use russet or gold potatoes – these are great because of their higher starch content and lower moisture produces a golden brown crust.
  • Thinly slice with a mandolin – you want to have the slices as thing as possible! The thinner the slices, the more even the layers will be.
  • Use butter, clarified butter, or olive oil – you can use any fat of course, but these compliment this dish the most in my opinion!
  • Feel free to add any seasonings – you can mix it up and add things like paprika, cumin, oregano, make it your own!
  • Make sure to use a heavy item to press the potatoes down in the first part of cooking – this will make for a better crust and more compact dish.

Variations of Pommes Anna

While the classic version of Pommes Anna is delicious on its own, there are plenty of variations to try if you want to mix things up. Here are a few ideas:

  • Add garlic or shallots to the butter for a savory twist.
  • Layer in thinly sliced onions or leeks for added flavor.
  • Top with grated cheese before baking for a cheesy crust.
  • Use sweet potatoes or turnips instead of regular potatoes for a different flavor and color. Although note the crust won’t be quite as good because of the larger moisture content.
  • Make individual servings by using a muffin tin instead of a cake pan.

Enjoy one of my favorite potato dishes! I think it will soon become your favorite as well!

@kellyscleankitchen

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  • SERVINGS:  6
  • PREP TIME: 20 Mins
  • ACTIVE TIME: 40 Mins
  • TOTAL TIME: 1 Hr

Ingredients:

  • 4 russet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup clarified butter or oil, melted
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning

Preparation:

STEP 1.

Preheat the oven to 400*F.

STEP 2.

Peel the potatoes and thinly slice on a mandolin, you want them as thin as possible. Add them to a bowl and coat in butter or oil, salt and pepper, grated garlic, and Italian seasoning and mix them up so they are evenly coated.

STEP 3.

Arrange the potatoes on a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet, layering some butter or oil on the pan first. I like to arrange them in circles starting in the middle. Do one layer at a time, and keep going until you run out of potatoes. Top the potatoes with parchment paper, then a heavy oven safe object like a pot. The object helps hold the potatoes down, creating a great crust, and more even cooking.

STEP 4.

Bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and remove the weight item on top, the parchment paper, and return to the oven for another 15 minutes to brown the top.

STEP 5.

Remove from the oven and flip the dish onto a plate. Let it sit for 10 minutes to cool slightly. Slice and serve! I like to sprinkle some flaky salt on top or herbs as well!

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