Potato Pavé Recipe – Elegant Layers with Tips & Variations
Potato Pavé is a luxurious, layered potato dish with thinly sliced potatoes baked until tender, then chilled, sliced, and pan-fried to golden, crispy perfection. It's an elegant side dish perfect for special occasions or gourmet meals.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking dish (9x13-inch) with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Slice potatoes thinly (use a mandoline for even slices).
- In a large bowl, toss potatoes with heavy cream, melted butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese if using.
Cooking
- Layer potatoes evenly in the prepared dish, pressing down to compact.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden and tender.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
Pan-Frying
- Once chilled, remove from the baking dish and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Heat a skillet with a little oil or butter and fry the pieces until crisp and golden on both sides.