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    Classic Potatoes Anna Recipe (Pommes Anna)

    Published June 28, 2022. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

    This tasty classic Potatoes Anna recipe is a simple French dish consisting of crispy cooked layered butter potatoes. You will love the flavors in this simple-to-make traditional side dish.

    It’s easy to get in a rut when making the same side dishes repeatedly because that’s what people like. If you are looking to try out some new tasty dishes, then for sure try my glazed green beans or roasted asparagus.  

    classic potatoes anna in a cast iron skillet


     

    Potatoes Anna

    Potatoes Anna, or pommes Anna, is a classic French dish using a simple preparation of layering and fanning out thinly sliced potatoes in a pan or baking dish. Each layer of potatoes is seasoned with salt and pepper and drizzled with butter then are then flattened and baked in the oven until golden brown.

    One of the coolest things is looking at the beauty of the layers once it is cooked and flipped over and served on a plate. The result is a “potato pie” that is perfectly golden brown and soft in the center. Be sure to watch my chicken cordon bleu video to see how I do this and what I serve it up with.  

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    • Potatoes – Use large russet potatoes.
    • Butter – I prefer unsalted whole butter for these potatoes anna.
    ingredients to make pommes anna

    How to Make Potatoes Anna

    Use these easy-to-follow procedures and images to make this classic potato Anna recipe:

    Start by peeling and thinly slicing some russet potatoes.

    peeling potatoes

    Keep the potatoes in cold water while slicing the other ones.

    rinsing sliced potatoes

    Drain and rinse the sliced potatoes well under cold water.

    washing rinsed sliced potatoes

    Thoroughly dry the potatoes using a flour-sack towel or paper towels.

    drying sliced potatoes

    Melt some butter in a 6” or 8” cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over low to medium heat.

    melting butter in ap an

    Working from the inside out layer the sliced potatoes to fan out over the pan.

    layering sliced potatoes in a pan

    Drizzle on some melted butter and then season with salt and pepper.

    drizzling butter on sliced potatoes

    Shake the pan a little bit to ensure nothing is sticking and then repeat the layer of potatoes, butter, salt, and pepper 3 more times to make 4 total layers.

    seasoning sliced potatoes

    Using another same-size pan press the potatoes down to flatten them out and compress them.

    pressing down a pan in another

    Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes at 425°.

    baking potatoes anna

    Remove foil and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes or until well browned on top and cooked throughout.

    removing foil from pommes anna

    Slice and serve.

    slicing potatoes anna

    Make-Ahead and Storage

    Make-Ahead: This recipe is meant to be served as soon as it is finished cooking. You can keep this covered with foil in the oven at 200° for up to 30 minutes before serving.

    How to Store: Cover it and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can freeze these covered for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating.

    How to Reheat: Place the desired number of potatoes anna onto a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 350° for 6 to 8 minutes or until warm throughout.

    Chef Billy Parisi

    Chef Notes + Tips

    • You can use clarified butter instead of whole butter like I did.
    • Oil is also a great replacement for butter in this potatoes anna.
    • Other ingredients you can add while layering the potatoes are parmesan cheese and fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
    • You may need to bake a little longer to get that perfect golden brown appearance on top.

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    Classic Potatoes Anna Recipe (Pommes Anna)

    5 from 19 votes
    This tasty classic Potatoes Anna recipe is a simple French dish consisting of crispy cooked layered butter potatoes.
    Servings: 4
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes

    Ingredients 

    • 3 large russet potatoes
    • 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425°.
    • Peel and thinly slice the russet potatoes.
    • Keep the potatoes in a container of cold water while slicing the other ones.
    • Drain and rinse the sliced potatoes well under cold water.
    • Thoroughly dry the potatoes using a flour-sack towel or paper towels.
    • Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a 6” or 8” cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over low to medium heat.
    • Working from the inside out layer the sliced potatoes to fan out over the pan.
    • Drizzle on some melted butter and then season with salt and pepper.
    • Shake the pan a little bit to ensure nothing is sticking and then repeat the layer of potatoes, butter, salt, and pepper 3 more times to make 4 total layers.
    • Using another same-size pan press the potatoes down to flatten them out and compress them.
    • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes at 425°.
    • Remove foil and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes or until well browned on top and cooked throughout.

    Notes

    Make-Ahead: This recipe is meant to be served as soon as it is finished cooking. You can keep this covered with foil in the oven at 200° for up to 30 minutes before serving.
    How to Store: Cover it and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can freeze these covered for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating.
    How to Reheat: Place the desired number of potatoes anna onto a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 350° for 6 to 8 minutes or until warm throughout.
    You can use clarified butter instead of whole butter like I did.
    Oil is also a great replacement for butter in this potatoes anna.
    Other ingredients you can add while layering the potatoes are parmesan cheese and fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
    You may need to bake a little longer to get that perfect golden brown appearance on top.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 670mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 351IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: French