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Potato Pave

Decadent Potato Pave: Crispy Layers You’ll Crave at Home

Discover the magic of Potato Pave, a gluten-free French dish featuring crispy layers of Yukon Gold potatoes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Chilling Time 12 hours
Total Time 14 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes Ideal for structure and creaminess.
  • 1 pound Sweet Potatoes Optional for variation.
For the Richness
  • 1/2 cup Clarified Butter or Ghee For richness and crisping.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Optional for searing.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Optional.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Optional, smashed.
  • 2 sprigs Herbs Thyme or rosemary, optional.
For Extra Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional, for umami.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mandoline
  • nonstick pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the Yukon Gold potatoes using a mandoline into 1/16-inch thick rounds. Soak in cold water to prevent browning.
  3. Layer the dried potato slices in the loaf pan, brushing each layer with clarified butter and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Cover the top with parchment and foil, weighing down the layers with a weight.
  5. Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours until potatoes are tender.
  6. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight.
  7. Unmold and slice the Potato Pave carefully.
  8. Sear each slice in a hot nonstick pan with clarified butter until golden brown on both sides.
  9. Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or drizzle of truffle oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for entertaining and is naturally gluten-free, suitable for a variety of dietary needs.

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