Ruth Chris Lyonnaise Potatoes Recipe
The Ruth Chris Lyonnaise Potatoes Recipe brings fine dining elegance to your kitchen.
Equipment
- Large cast iron skillet
- Sharp chef's knife
- Cutting Board
- Mandoline slicer (optional)
- Measuring Cups
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Oven-safe baking dish
Ingredients
- 3 large russet potatoes thinly sliced
- 2 large yellow onions sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice potatoes into thin rounds.
- Heat butter and oil in skillet.
- Cook onions until golden brown.
- Layer potatoes in baking dish.
- Spread caramelized onions over potatoes.
- Pour cream evenly over layers.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Slice potatoes uniformly for even cooking throughout the dish.
- Don't skip caramelizing onions - this step adds essential sweetness.
- Cover with foil if tops brown too quickly during baking.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving for perfect presentation.