Description
Craving an elegant side dish that perfectly balances crispy texture and savory flavor? Look no further than the Crispy Balsamic-Thyme Potato Torte. This delightful recipe features thinly sliced Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes layered with a rich balsamic glaze and aromatic thyme, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or cozy family meals, this torte is both impressive and easy to make. With its crispy edges and flavorful layers, it’s a dish that will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a round baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the potato slices in the baking dish. Drizzle half of the glaze over them.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes and glaze; press down gently.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil; sprinkle with Parmesan if desired and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of torte (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg