Description
Savory garlic herb muffin pan potato galettes bring rustic French countryside comfort to your kitchen. Crisp golden edges and creamy centers make these individual potato cakes an irresistible side dish you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Herbs:
- 4 large Russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Fats and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings and Additives:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Ready your culinary workspace by heating the oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly coating a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick spray.
- Meticulously slice peeled potatoes into ultra-thin, translucent rounds using a mandoline or precision knife, aiming for approximately 1/16-inch thickness.
- Create a robust seasoning mixture by whisking together melted butter, olive oil, finely minced garlic, freshly chopped thyme, crumbled rosemary, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently tumble potato slices into the aromatic herb mixture, ensuring each slice receives an even, luxurious coating of seasoned oils and herbs.
- Construct delicate potato layers within each muffin cup, carefully overlapping slices and pressing gently to create compact, uniform galettes that reach the cup’s rim.
- Drizzle any remaining herbed butter mixture over the structured potato layers, allowing the liquid to seep between the delicate potato slices.
- Position the filled muffin pan in the preheated oven, rotating midway through the 45-50 minute cooking process to guarantee uniform golden-brown crispness and tender interiors.
- After removing from the oven, allow galettes to rest and settle for approximately 5 minutes, helping them maintain structural integrity.
- Delicately extract each galette using a slim spatula or paring knife, transferring to a decorative serving platter and garnishing with fresh herb sprigs for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the galettes.
- Use a mandoline for precision cutting, creating thin, delicate potato layers that crisp beautifully.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like sage, parsley, or chives to customize flavor profiles.
- For a dairy-free version, replace butter with olive oil or vegan butter alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg