Ina Garten Potatoes Anna Recipe
Craving crispy, buttery potatoes like Ina Garten makes? This Ina Garten Potatoes Anna recipe is pure comfort. Thin potato slices bake into golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes about 6 medium
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter melted, divided
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced fine
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil for pan
Instructions
Prep the Potatoes
- Wash potatoes well. Peel if you like smooth texture. Slice super thin using mandoline. Aim for 1/8-inch thick. Keep slices in cold water.
- This stops browning. Takes 10 minutes total. Pat dry before using.
Season the Slices
- Drain potato slices. Toss in large bowl with 6 tbsp melted butter. Add salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme. Mix gently with hands. Every slice gets flavor. Let sit 5 minutes. Potatoes soak up the goodness.
Prep the Skillet
- Heat oven to 400°F. Coat skillet with olive oil. Line bottom with parchment circle. Brush with 1 tbsp melted butter. Start layering potatoes. Overlap slices in circles. Like fish scales. Make it pretty!
Build the Potato Cake
- Layer potatoes tightly in skillet. Use half the slices first. Drizzle 1 tbsp butter over first layer. Sprinkle half Parmesan. Repeat with remaining potatoes. Press down firmly with hands. Top with last butter drizzle.
Bake Covered First
- Cover tightly with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Potatoes soften inside. Do not peek. Steam helps cooking. Oven does the magic. Your kitchen smells amazing now.
Crisp the Top
- Remove foil. Bake 25-30 more minutes uncovered. Edges turn golden brown. Top gets crispy. Watch closely last 10 minutes. It burns fast. Perfect when bubbly and crunchy.
Cool and Serve
- Let rest 10 minutes in skillet. Run knife around edges. Invert onto platter. Use tongs if needed. Slice into wedges. Serve hot. Crispy outside, tender inside!
Notes
- Mandoline makes even slices. Knife works but takes longer.
- Yukon Gold potatoes hold shape best. Russets get mushy.
- Add rosemary instead of thyme for woodsy flavor.
- Make mini versions in muffin tin for parties.
- Vegan? Use plant butter and skip cheese.
- Double garlic if you love bold taste.
- Press layers hard. Helps hold cake together.
- Let cool longer for clean slices.