Potatoes Lyonnaise

Name: Potatoes Lyonnaise
Cuisine: Europe, French
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1 , large onion (about 14 ounces), halved pole to pole and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 3 cups); 3/4 teaspoon, kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon table salt); 2 tablespoons, water; 1 1/2 pounds, medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds; 1/4 teaspoon, ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon, minced fresh parsley leaves

Side Dishes
Europe
French
Fruits & Vegetables
Potatoes
Vegetarian

Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2006, America's Test Kitchen TV

Buttery, earthy, and sweet, this French bistro take on skillet potatoes and onions usually requires tons of time—and butter. Could we get away with using less?

SERVES 3 to 4 as a side dish

TIME 45 minutes

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