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La Madeleine Potato Galette Recipe

La Madeleine Potato Galette Recipe

Hey, Welcome to the La Madeleine Potato Galette Recipe. La Madeleine Potato Galette is a buttery, crispy, layered potato dish that tastes rich, comforting, and perfectly golden.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Calories: 235
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme optional

Equipment

  • Mandoline slicer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan
  • Spatula
  • Brush
  • Oven

Method
 

Step 1: Slice the potatoes
  1. Slice the potatoes thinly using a mandoline. Keep all slices even for the best crispiness.
    La Madeleine Potato Galette Recipe
Step 2: Season the slices
  1. Mix butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Coat the potato slices well.
    La Madeleine Potato Galette Recipe
Step 3: Arrange in the pan
  1. Layer the potatoes in a circular pattern in a buttered skillet, pressing lightly to form a tight galette.
    La Madeleine Potato Galette Recipe
Step 4: Cook on stovetop
  1. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes until the bottom starts turning golden.
    La Madeleine Potato Galette Recipe
Step 5: Bake until crisp
  1. Transfer to a 400°F oven and bake 45 minutes until deeply golden and crisp.
    La Madeleine Potato Galette Recipe
Step 6: Serve warm
  1. Flip onto a plate and cut into wedges.
    La Madeleine Potato Galette Recipe

Notes

Serve this galette with roasted chicken, soups, omelets, or grilled vegetables.