Bourguignon potatoes


Bourguignon potatoes
Potatoes cooked "bourguignon" (or Burgundy) style is a delicious twist on a classic potato gratin.

The potatoes are cooked in milk, with added flavour from lardons and fried onions. A tasty topping of cream with Époisses cheese is poured over just before the dish goes in the oven.
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Last modified on: August 12th 2021
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 1 hour 25 min.
All in all: 1 hour 55 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 15 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 1
Peel and slice 1 kg potatoes, then rinse and drain.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 2 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 2
Put in a large saucepan, add 1 litre whole milk, 1 bayleaf, 4 leaves sage and 1 garlic clove.

Salt and pepper.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 30 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 3
Bring to a gentle boil and cook until the potatoes are soft.

Discard the herbs and garlic, then drain, keeping the milk for another savoury recipe (bechamel sauce for example).

Set aside the potatoes.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 5 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 4
Prepare 2 onions and chop finely.

Set aside.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 8 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 5
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a frying pan on medium heat.

When good and hot, add 200 g small pieces of bacon.

Fry, stirring from time to time.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 1 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 6
Add the chopped onions...

Stage 7 - ⌛ 3 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 7
...and cook for a few minutes until softened.

Take off the heat and set aside.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 5 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 8
Bring 250 ml liquid cream to the boil in a small pan on medium heat.

Stage 9 - ⌛ 1 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 9
Add 150 g Époisses cut into pieces.

Stage 10 - ⌛ 5 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 10
Stir frequently until the cheese has melted.

Take off the heat and check the seasoning.

Stage 11 - ⌛ 2 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 11
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

Butter a gratin dish and arrange half the potatoes in an even layer.

Stage 12 - ⌛ 2 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 12
Add the bacon and onions.

Stage 13 - ⌛ 2 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 13
Top with the remaining potatoes.

Stage 14 - ⌛ 2 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 14
Pour the cream with Époisses over.

Stage 15 - ⌛ 2 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 15
Finish with 50 g grated cheese...

Stage 16 - ⌛ 30 min.
Bourguignon potatoes  : Stage 16
...and brown in the oven for about 30 minutes.
Remarks
You can use another cheese of similar style (soft paste and full-flavoured) instead of the Époisses, but replacing it will lose the link to Burgundy.

A bouquet garni will do fine instead of the bayleaf and sage.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe130 RDI=50 %260 RDI=20 %220 RDI=30 %3,510 RDI=180 %14,690 RDI: 180 %
Per 100 g4 RDI=2 %9 RDI=1 %8 RDI=1 %130 RDI=7 %550 RDI: 7 %
Per person20 RDI=8 %40 RDI=4 %40 RDI=6 %580 RDI=30 %2,450 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : 9.90 €
  • Per person : 1.65 €

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