Description
Savor layers of golden potato and balsamic torte with fresh thyme, a rustic Italian-inspired dish that harmonizes earthy flavors and elegant textures. Crisp edges, creamy center, and aromatic herbs promise a delightful culinary journey you’ll eagerly embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by lightly coating a round dish with olive oil, ensuring complete surface coverage for easy potato release.
- Meticulously arrange potato slices in a circular, slightly overlapping pattern, creating an elegant and uniform base layer inside the dish.
- Generously cascade half of the balsamic vinegar and olive oil across the initial potato arrangement, distributing the liquid evenly.
- Delicately sprinkle the first portion of fresh thyme leaves, complementing the liquid with a generous seasoning of salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Construct a second potato layer, mirroring the initial arrangement with precision and care.
- Repeat the previous liquid and seasoning process, ensuring complete coverage of the second potato layer with remaining balsamic vinegar, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil, creating a sealed environment that promotes even cooking and moisture retention.
- Bake at 375F (190C) for 45 minutes, allowing potatoes to soften and absorb the aromatic flavors.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, encouraging a golden, crispy exterior with enticing caramelized edges.
- Allow the torte to rest for several minutes after removing from the oven, enabling flavors to settle and facilitating easier slicing.
- Serve warm, presenting a visually stunning and fragrant potato torte with vibrant thyme-infused layers.
Notes
- Select waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture and consistent layering.
- Slice potatoes uniformly using a mandoline or sharp knife to ensure even cooking and attractive presentation.
- Experiment with herb variations by substituting thyme with rosemary or oregano for different flavor profiles.
- Customize the dish for dietary needs by using vegan butter or dairy-free alternatives and adjusting seasoning intensity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg