Description
Craving an elegant yet simple potato dish? The Crispy Balsamic-Thyme Potato Torte is the perfect solution. This delightful recipe layers thinly sliced Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, enhanced with a tangy balsamic glaze and fragrant thyme, baked to golden perfection. With its crispy edges and savory flavor, this torte makes an impressive side dish for holidays, dinner parties, or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to complement any main course, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, you can assemble it ahead of time for convenience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a round baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the potato slices in the baking dish and drizzle half of the balsamic mixture over them.
- Add the remaining potato slices and pour the rest of the glaze on top; press down gently.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing into wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg