Name: French Onion Potato Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 Potatoes; 1 Yellow onion; 1 cup Heavy cream; 1 oz Dry Onion Soup and Dip Mix; 0.333 cup Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp Fresh parsley

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French Onion Potato Bake

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French Onion Potato Bake

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400℉. Grease the casserole dish.

Peel and cut your potatoes, onion and parsley.

Stir the heavy cream and onion soup mix together in a medium bowl.

Layer half the potatoes, then half the onions.

Pour half the cream mixture over the potatoes and onions, then repeat and top with parmesan cheese.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove the aluminum foil, bake for an additional 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

Sprinkle with parsley, and allow to set for 5 minutes then serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Caramelize Onions Separately 🧅
Caramelize your yellow onions in a separate skillet over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes before layering, developing deep umami flavors that the soup mix alone cannot achieve.
Slice Potatoes Uniformly Thin 🥔
Use a mandoline slicer to cut potatoes to exactly 1/8-inch thickness, ensuring even cooking and creamy texture throughout the bake without mushy or undercooked spots.
Bloom the Soup Mix 🌿
Whisk the dry onion soup mix directly into your heavy cream and let it sit for 5 minutes before layering to fully hydrate the seasonings and distribute flavor evenly.
Layer Strategically for Flavor Distribution 📚
Alternate thin layers of potatoes, caramelized onions, Parmesan, and cream mixture, ensuring every bite gets the complete French onion experience rather than settling of ingredients.
Add Fresh Parsley at the End ✨
Reserve fresh parsley and sprinkle generously only after removing from the oven to maintain its bright color, fresh flavor, and textural contrast against the rich, creamy bake.