Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Puff Pastry Potato Tart – a savory delight that combines flaky puff pastry with thinly sliced potatoes, aromatic herbs, and a blend of cheeses. Perfect for a party appetizer or a light meal!
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Potato Filling:
- 2 medium Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese
Additional:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- chopped fresh chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry onto the sheet, score a border, and prick inside the border with a fork.
- Season Potatoes: Toss sliced potatoes with olive oil, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Tart: Layer seasoned potato slices over the pastry, sprinkle with cheeses, and brush the border with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden; garnish with chives before serving.
Notes
- Enhance with caramelized onions or truffle oil for added flavor.
- Use a mandoline for uniformly thin potato slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
