
Yields:
2 - 4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Most potato recipes have never let me down so trust me when I say that these Lyonnaise potatoes will change your life. The magical part of this potato side dish is just how golden and crispy it gets. The par-cooked potatoes form a really great crust when they cook in a heavy skillet and the bacon becomes crunchy little morsels of salty goodness. Then, you have the onion and garlic that fry in oil and the residual bacon fat. Oh my goodness, it's heavenly.
This French dish is a great alternative to roasted potatoes and it goes with practically everything. Big ribeye? Yes! Your Thanksgiving turkey? Mmhmm. A roast chicken? Absolutely. Potatoes need a good amount of salt by nature, so be sure to season them at every stage. A big sprinkle of flaky sea salt at the very end will take these potatoes completely over the top.
What kind of potatoes are best for Lyonnaise potatoes?
Yukon golds work great for this dish because they turn out tender and creamy in the center and crispy on the outside, plus they don't fall apart as they cook in the skillet. Starchier types of potatoes like russets don't hold together quite as well. Yukon gold potatoes also have a buttery flavor that adds to the richness of the dish.
Can I make Lyonnaise potatoes ahead of time?
You can boil the potatoes a day ahead and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you're ready to proceed with the recipe.
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Ingredients
- 4
large Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 1/2 tsp.
kosher salt, plus more for the pot
- 2 Tbsp.
olive oil, plus more as needed
- 3
garlic cloves, sliced thin
- 2
slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2
large white onion, sliced thin
- 1/4 tsp.
chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tsp.
chopped fresh oregano
Large pinch of flaky sea salt
- 1 Tbsp.
chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Step 1Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with water. Season the water with a hefty pinch of kosher salt and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes until fork tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, set aside, and let cool.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, bacon, onions, and rosemary. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden and the bacon is crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the bacon and onion mixture to a plate with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Step 3Slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Add the potatoes to the skillet, sprinkle with the kosher salt, and arrange them so they sit flat. Let cook, undisturbed, until the edges of the potatoes are golden, 7 to 9 minutes. Carefully flip the potatoes, adding a drizzle of oil to the skillet if needed. Cook until the potatoes are golden and crisp, 7 to 9 minutes. Add the oregano and the reserved bacon and onion mixture to the potatoes and toss to combine. Transfer the potatoes to a serving platter and sprinkle with the flaky sea salt and parsley before serving.
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