Chances are if you watch Food Network or any other cooking channel/show, you've probably seen a Potato Galette. I know I've definitely seen it on Ina's show and I've seen a few contestants make them on Chopped, but I had never actually seen one in person. I haven't even ever seen it on a menu, so I decided to take this issue up in my own kitchen.
What is a Potato Galette?
According to Wikipedia, "a Galette is a term used in French cuisine to designate various types of flat round or freeform crusty cakes, similar in concept to a Chinese bing".
Now, I know nothing about French cuisine and/or cooking techniques. But I do know that it you can call it by any fancy name you want, but it's basically a layered potato cake. I know, if you are a chef or a "real" cook, you're probably clicking away from the page right now, but seriously, that's what it is. It's the prettiest and yummiest potato cake I've ever eaten, but that's what it is. (I think).
I actually thought it was going to be harder to pull off a Potato Galette, but it was rather easy. The most important thing, as I can figure, is making sure your potatoes are sliced super thin. If you have a mandolin, I suggest you use it. If you don't have a mandolin, consider buying one, they're fairly inexpensive and I bet you'll find that you use it more often than you think you will. The one I have is right down the middle as far as price and I've had it for almost 9 years, using it weekly and it still works perfectly! The one I own is the OXO Good Grips Mandoline Slicer, and you can browse others on Amazon.
I have seen three different ways of cooking a Potato Galette. The first being to bake it. The second is to cook it on the stovetop in a skillet. The third method, which I chose is to brown it on the stovetop and then transfer into the oven to finish cooking.
Because I wasn't 100% sure what I was doing when I started this recipe, I didn't season with anything other than garlic, salt, pepper and butter, but typically rosemary and/or thyme would be a good choice.
I probably could have pulled this from the oven about 5 minutes sooner, but I like my potatoes super crispy crunchy, on the verge of being burnt so pull it 5 minutes early if you don't like your potatoes as well done as I do.
So tell me, have you ever made a Potato Galette?
 
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Potato Galette
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes sliced thin (â…›-1/16th of an inch)
- 4 T butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ÂĽ t salt
- â…› t black pepper
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Place your minced garlic in the butter and mix together with a fork.
- Coat the bottom of a 10" skillet with some of the melted butter mixture. Place 1 potato slice in the center and then make a spiral pattern, overlapping potatoes until bottom of pan is covered. Season with a little salt and pepper. Repeat entire process with remaining potatoes, being sure add butter to the top layer of potatoes.
- Place skillet over medium/high heat for about 5 minutes, until butter is sizzling.
- Transfer skillet to oven and cook until potatoes are nicely browned and beginning to pull away from the edge of the pan, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and invert galette onto a plate or platter.
- Grate fresh parmesan cheese on top just before serving.
How to Philosophize with Cake says
That looks delicious! I love galettes and rustic tarts like that, a savory potato version sounds awesome! 🙂
foodyschmoody says
thanks, this was my first attempt at one.
Kecia says
We love potatoes in our house! I am always looking for new ideas for them. This looks so amazing! I must try it sometime!!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Kecia, glad I could offer you a new idea!
Evelyn @ My Turn for us says
Love this dish!! Yes, I like crunchy also!!
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foodyschmoody says
That's so kind Evelyn, thank you so much! Yes, crunchy is a MUST for me 🙂
Martha @ A Family Feast says
What a gorgeous dish! And - the flavors must be fantastic! Can't wait to try this recipe!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks, Martha!
Brenda@SugarFreeMom says
WOW! Those look like a crispy potato chip pizza! YUM!
foodyschmoody says
I never thought of it like that, but you are right, that's exactly what it's like!
Laurie says
Looks awesome!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks!
Angie says
This is so simple and pretty, love it!
foodyschmoody says
Thank you Angie
Deanna Segrave-Daly says
Huge fan of the galette - both savory and sweet. When I first saw this, I thought this was on a crust but so cool that the potatoes ARE the crust. Will be making these once the potatoes hit in my CSA share.
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Deanna! Oh, how I miss getting a CSA share. We did it for years, but gave it up last year because we started a garden of our own instead, but I miss the random things I would find in my basket
Happy Valley Chow says
What an awesome and creative recipe, definitely want to try this!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
foodyschmoody says
Thanks so much!
Margaret says
Looks and sounds great. I've never heard of galette, but looks like I need to try this recipe.
foodyschmoody says
I love that you never heard of one, that means I got to show someone something new today, and well, that just makes my day!
Ranjani says
I love how simple and yet delicious your recipe looks. It will be greta if you can link your post with our Friday's link party - http://a-kaleidoscopic-dream.blogspot.com/2014/06/woot-woot-its-friday-1.html
Aunt Bee says
This is fantastic!!! Gorgeous recipe!
Ginny McMeans says
I have got to make this for my husband! Thanks!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
I like my potatoes crunchy/crispy too! Yum!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
I want that. For dinner.
foodyschmoody says
🙂
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I'll be the first to admit that I am a huge chicken and am afraid to use a mandoline. I will slice my fingers off, I just know it! But maybe I can get my husband to slice the potatoes for me so I can make this. It looks amazing!
foodyschmoody says
Always use the guard, never slice with your hand directly holding the food. The one I have, the hand guard has prongs that go right into the potato so your hand never goes near the blade.
Amanda ( The Kitcheneer) says
What another great idea for a potato dish! I will be making this in the near future!
foodyschmoody says
Thank you Amanda
Kim Beaulieu says
This is incredibly cool, I need to try this as soon as possible. I love my mandoline, but I lost the guard. Need to replace it.
foodyschmoody says
Oh yes, make sure you get a new one. You don't want to lose a finger!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
This looks like such comfort food! And I bet you're right that it would be amazing with rosemary.
foodyschmoody says
I guess I'll just have to make another one soon to make sure rosemary works!
Nutmeg Nanny says
This looks so crispy and delicious!
Susan says
Your galette looks delicious! All that perfectly roasted potato goodness. One of my favorite things, I love the ratio of crispy potato to creamy one.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
How pretty. I always love the looks of potato galette's!
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
Beautiful and I'll bet delicious! I enjoy finding new uses for my mandoline! Thanks!
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
Holy moly!! At first I thought there was a crust underneath the potatoes, but I realized this is aaaallll potatoes. I am so enamored with this! I love making free form tarts - It's my "go to" situation when pies are involved. I would probably add cheese to this and leave it super crunchy too!
Elizabeth @ Food Ramblings says
This is absolutely beautiful, and I'm sure delicious too. I can't wait to try it!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks so much Elizabeth!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says
I'm more of a "crispy" potato gal myself so I like how you prepared this. My mandoline doesn't get as much luv as it should - I'm going to have to break it out of its hiding spot and make this recipe 🙂
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Aly. I feel like the more I use my mandolin, the more uses I find for it. It's a necessity in my kitchen.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I love these! I make them a lot for my potato lovin husband! Lokks great!
Rose | The Clean Dish says
I have not seen potato galette around either. We don't have TV so I only occasionally see recipes on the internet (very few!) -- now, yours look absolutely terrific! Bookmarking for the weekend 🙂
Dee says
I love crispy,crunchy potatoes too, and this looks so good! I'm pinning in the hopes that I may be able to pull this off. :)Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle!
foodyschmoody says
Oh you can pull it off, I promise!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
I've never made a potato galette but want to after seeing yours! That looks so good!
Kristina & Millie says
Love potatoes! Haven't tried galette but I sure will now, looks yummy and done perfect! Thanks for sharing, Millie
foodyschmoody says
I'm glad I could introduce you to something new. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.
Joanne T Ferguson says
G'day! Love the simplicity and love your photo! YUM!
Cheers! Joanne
foodyschmoody says
Thank you Joanne!
Nicky @ Little Family Adventure says
I haven't seen or heard of a potato galette before. But I'd like to make one now. This looks really good and so simple! Thanks for sharing it with us at the Let's Get Real link party.
foodyschmoody says
I'm so glad I could introduce you to something new Nicky. Looking forward to your next party.
Kimberly Lewis says
This looks incredible! It makes me hungry! Pinned. Thank you for being a part of our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm.. It always a pleasure to have you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls