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Potatoes Boulangere With Bacon – French Classic Recipe
- 40 mins total
- 10 mins prep
- 30 mins cook
- serves 4 people
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Potatoes Boulangere with Bacon. My personal spin on a classic French dish.
Literally translated as ” potatoes from the baker” pommes boulangere originated in France centuries ago when in-home ovens were not a thing yet, and the baker will bake the citizen’s town dishes.
The small towns in the rural areas had a baker that was equipped with rather wide terracotta ovens. They baked the bread all week long for sale to the community and on Sunday, they opened the oven for everyone to use. With that said, the baker was the only person in charge of keeping the oven going.
Traditionally used on Sunday for the Sunday family lunch. On their way to mass, dishes were dropped off at the baker and picked up afterward.
I love potatoes, and throughout the years I have accumulated quite a few potatoes recipes. To me, this potato dish is the perfect comfort food side dish.
What does Boulangere mean in cooking?
It is a casserole dish that combines potatoes sliced or, as in my recipe, petite gold potatoes, peeled and quartered or sliced combined with onions and chicken stock.
A great alternative to sauteed potatoes or au gratin with loads of cheese.
You can prepare this wonderful potato boulangere with bacon in two ways: As I have it here, cooked over the stove or in the oven.
If you choose to go the oven way, you will have to layer the onions with the potatoes and add the bacon and the chicken stock. Bake it at around 325F for about 1 half hour to 2 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
The above method is perfect if you are cooking a roast or whole chicken, thus you can prepare this dish alongside while the oven is already on.
I do prefer the stovetop version. A lot faster when you have a quick dinner in mind.
TIPS:
- Use petite gold potatoes that are all the same size. Of course, Yukon gold, as well as red potatoes, will work wonderfully here.
- Make sure that they are all the same size. Either halved them or quarter them, that is up to you, however just remember the larger they are, the longer it will take to cook them.
- Slice the onion very thinly, use your mandoline to save time as well as have the same thickness.
- When selecting the bacon, make sure that it has a lot of meat on it versus fat. It gives a nice crunch to this dish.
- Use a large skillet where all your potatoes can lay flat in it. This will prevent overcooked and undercooked.
- Maintain a gentle simmer while cooking.
- Do use fresh thyme, the fragrance that is transcended into the dish will not be the same with dried thyme.
- Season at the last minute when the potatoes are cooked.
You can make this potato dish vegan
- Omit the bacon and use olive oil to sautee the onions.
- Replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock.
This dish looks wonderful alongside any meats or poultry dish you choose to prepare. Serve it in a beautiful baking dish, so if you need to warm it up at the last minute it can go from the warming oven to your table.
I will however recommend that you add a little more stock to ensure the potatoes are not drying too much in the process.
A perfect any-night dish, but then I am partial to potatoes.
Looking for more delicious recipes?
Why not try making:
Potatoes Roasted with Bacon and Garlic
Milk Roasted Potatoes – A French Classic
Potatoes Sauteed with Butter – A French Classic
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Nutrition Facts
Potatoes Boulangere with bacon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 348mg15%
Potassium 183mg5%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 39IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Potatoes Boulangere with bacon
- 40 mins total
- 10 mins prep
- 30 mins cook
- serves 4 people
Ingredients
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6 thick slices of bacon, cut into small strips
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1 pound petite gold potatoes, peeled and quartered, or halved if small
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½ large onion, sliced very thinly
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1½ chicken stock plus more if needed it
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salt and pepper
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
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Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the bacon becomes crisp and golden brown. Using a slotted spoon transfer the bacon to a plate with a paper towel to drain all the fat out. Leave the pan over the open heat source.
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Add the onion to the hot pan and fry, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes, or until the onions are soft, translucent, and start to turn golden.
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Add the potatoes to the onions and fry, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes or until the potatoes start to become golden. Add the drained bacon and the fresh thyme. Stir to blend.
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Pour over the stock, it should barely cover the potatoes. Raise the heat to bring to a small boil. Lower the heat and maintain a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes or until the stock has reduced and the potatoes are tender and glazed. Add more stock if need be.
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Taste and rectify the seasoning by adding more salt and pepper.
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I wish you were my next-door neighbour! I’d be knocking at your door attracted by the smell escaping from your kitchen, LOL! I remember mom making this recipe, not very often, therefore more appreciated. I don’t think I had it in the past 30 years, though, but now you reminded me what I’ve been missing!
What a wonderful memory Mihaela. Love to have you as a neighbor any time as I know how great of a cook you are. Would be fun to cook together.
Oh wow these potatoes look insanely delicious! I love potatoes and bacon!
Thank you! One of my favorite combination too.
This is such a classic recipe- I LOVE it! YUM
Thank you!
Love this! Can’t go wrong with potatoes and bacon.
Thank you! Bacon in my books tastes great with everything.
Enjoy!
These potatoes look unbelievably good Giangi, I can’t stop drooling!
Deb, you will love them. I hope you will make them.
xoxo
I love a good potato dish and this one would certainly please my family.
I am sure you everyone will enjoy it.
Thank you for giving it a try.
yummy and tasty side – we like adding this with pasta toO!
that is wonderful, I will have to try it.
I plan on trying these potatoes tonight, to go with our roast chicken. I can not wait to try it!
The perfect side dish to chicken.
Enjoy!
Oh my goodness, I made these on the stove this last weekend and my husband kept saying “wow”. Easy, took a little longer than I expected for the potatoes to cook all the way through and were totally worth it!
These will elevate any dish – in fact, these could be the whole dish if you wanted!
Absolutely! Thank you for making one of my favorite dishes and thank you for your kind compliment.
Hope you will try more of my recipes
xoxo
So easy to make and delish!
I am happy you liked it.
My family loved these potatoes. Thanks for the delicious recipe.
The pleasure is all mine.
This is my absolute favorite potato recipe. We make it at least a few times a month!
I am so happy you enjoy it.
Great soup for the cold weather on the way!
These potatoes are so flavorful! We loved it!
Thank you.
Yum bacon!
Thank you!
A wonderful twist on a classic recipe!
Just a little 😊
A great, classic side dish! It goes with everything!
Absolutely!
This is so yummy!
Thank you!
My whole fam loved this potato dish. I mean, potatoes and bacon? So yum!
Right? Bacon makes everything taste better in my book.
Enjoy!
Super easy and delicious!
Thank you!