French Onion Smashed Potatoes
Bites of tender baby potatoes topped with caramelized onions, gruyere cheese and fresh rosemary are a perfect appetizer for game days and holiday gatherings.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 116kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes , about 36
- 2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
- 3 teaspoons fresh rosemary , chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves , plus extra for garnish
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 large onion (softball size), thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic , minced
- ¼ cup sherry or dry white wine
- 4 ounces gruyere cheese , freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Toss potatoes in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon each of rosemary and thyme. Season with salt and pepper
- Transfer potatoes to a parchment-lined, large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake potatoes 25-30 minutes until fork tender.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion slices and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 15-20 minutes until very soft and caramelized, stirring frequently.
- Add garlic, 1 teaspoon of rosemary and thyme, and cook 2 minutes more, stirring frequently.
- Deglaze pan with sherry or dry white wine. Cook another 1-2 minutes until liquid has mostly evaporated.
- Remove skillet from heat. (Onions can be made 1 day ahead of assembly. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Remove potatoes from the oven and maintain temperature.
- With the bottom of a glass or spatula, flatten the potatoes until ⅓ to ½-inch thick.
- Using about ½ the cheese, place a good pinch on each potato.
- Carefully place about a teaspoon of onion mixture on the cheese.
- Top the onions with remaining cheese. Sprinkle the remaining rosemary and thyme and some freshly ground pepper over top. (Can be assembled 1 day before baking. Cover and refrigerate. Let them sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before baking.)
- Bake assembled potatoes 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Transfer to platter and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
*To reheat any leftover potatoes, rewarm in a 350 degree F oven for 8-10 minutes, or microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 109mg