La Madeleine Potato Galette Recipe
This la Madeleine Potato Galette Recipe is crispy, buttery, and full of flavor. It looks fancy but is very simple to make at home.
Equipment
- Mandoline slicer or sharp knife
- Large mixing bowl
- 9-inch nonstick or cast iron pan
- Oven
- Spatula
- Pastry brush
- Parchment paper (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme optional
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Turn on oven to 400°F.
- Slice potatoes very thin.
- Mix potatoes with garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Heat the pan on the stove.
- Add half the butter and oil.
- Place potatoes in the pan in a circle.
- Brush the top with more butter and oil.
- Press down gently with a spatula.
- Cook for 10 minutes on the stove.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Put the pan in the oven.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Let it sit 5 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold for best texture.
- Slice all potatoes the same thickness.
- Press potatoes down so they stay flat.
- Don’t skip baking—it makes it crispy.
- Add herbs if you want more flavor.