French Onion Soup Potatoes (Printable Version)

Roasted potatoes with caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese, inspired by classic French onion soup.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 3.3 lbs Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced ⅓ inch thick
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp kosher salt
04 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Caramelized Onions

05 - 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 1 tbsp olive oil
08 - ½ tsp kosher salt
09 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
10 - 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

→ Topping

11 - 7 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
12 - 1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss potato slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until golden and tender.
03 - Heat butter and 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and salt; cook, stirring often, for 25–30 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized. Stir in thyme and balsamic vinegar; cook 1–2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
04 - Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.
05 - Arrange roasted potato slices in a lightly greased baking dish, slightly overlapping. Spoon caramelized onions evenly over the potatoes. Sprinkle Gruyère and Parmesan over the top.
06 - Bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of golden roasted potatoes and deeply caramelized onions creates layers of flavor that improve with each bite
  • They reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, if they last that long
02 -
  • Rushing the caramelization process is the biggest mistake you can make—those onions need time to transform from sharp to sweet
  • Letting the dish rest for 5 minutes after baking helps the layers set slightly so each portion holds together better
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-grated—it melts so much better and creates that perfect cheese pull
  • If the onions start sticking too much, add a splash of water instead of more fat to deglaze the pan
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