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Lyonnaise Potatoes

12/06/2016 Updated: 05/15/2019 By Karrie 19 Comments

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Lyonnaise Potatoes is the classic French side dish of potatoes and onions pan fried until crispy and tender and tossed with fresh parsley.  It's the perfect accompaniment for a special holiday dinner and easy enough to serve at a weekday meal too!

Lyonnaise PotatoesThis post is sponsored by BJ’s Wholesale Club, but my love for their fresh, affordable products are my own.

Lyonnaise Potatoes is my go-to holiday (or anytime) side dish.  Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this potato recipe never disappoints and is absolute perfection with any main course.

Lyonnaise Potatoes

How to make Lyonnaise potatoes into the best crispy potatoes

To make any potatoes super crispy and fluffy, it's best to par-cook them to remove any excess starch.  Use one of the following methods:

  • bake (in a 400F/204C degree oven for 45 minutes)
  • boil in salted water (for 5 minutes on high heat; drain and dry slices before using)
  • microwave (for 3-5 minutes on high)

EXTRA TIP:  Leftover baked potatoes are great in this recipe!  Using leftover precooked potatoes is a huge time saver and adds to the convenience making it perfect for a quick side to a weeknight dinner.

These potatoes are typically fried in butter, but I like to use whatever fat I have on hand in the house.  To punch up the flavor of the white potatoes, I fried mine in duck fat.  Luckily, I had a bunch of rendered fat leftover from a big beautiful duck I roasted the night before. 

Lyonnaise Potatoes on a plate

A delicious vegetarian side dish or vegan side dish

For a vegetarian easy potato recipe, feel free to use the traditional butter.  For a healthy veggie recipe or vegan potato recipe, use coconut or avocado oil.

Outside photo of BJ's Wholesale Club

Buying potatoes in bulk...

Recently I was given the opportunity to collaborate with Bj's Wholesale Club and I was curious, could a girl who primarily eats farm-to-table shop at a wholesale club?

Let's face it, I live in the cold tundra of New Hampshire, so local farm veggie options are limited to cold storage ones in the winter and limited farm meat supplies. 

Additionally, I eat things like artichoke hearts and kalamata olives in large quantities.  Both of those are impossible to find locally grown, but are available in HUGE jars at BJ's.  AND the prices are way less expensive than my local grocery store.  YAY!!!

Picture of BJ's products in the all-natural section

Here's what I found on my shopping trip:

  • Grass-fed Beef: WOW!  If I were a leprechaun, this would be my pot of gold...a whole section of grass-fed, no antibiotics ever, born and raised in the USA ground beef and steaks.  Such a good selection of top sirloin, ribeye steaks, and strip steaks at reasonable prices.  The ground beef was packed in 3- 1 pound packages for an amazing $13.99.  That's an incredible price!  I ended up not trying any because my freezer is packed solid with farm beef and lamb right now, but will be returning once my supplies run low to try it out.
  • Organic, non GMO frozen veggies:  During the winter, I go through a good amount of organic frozen spinach.  In the frozen food aisle, I spied a big 4 pound bag of spinach and kale mixture for half of the price than what I pay at the grocery store.  I snatched up 3 bags!  Later that night, I made this Indian creamed spinach and kale dish and it was delicious.  I also bought a 4 pound bag of organic frozen peas because I plan on making a lot of pasta carbonara this winter.  Great quality on both and I plan on keeping a bag of each of these in the freezer.
  • Organic fresh veggies:  Again, lots of choices in the organic department.  Tomatoes, salad greens, kale, and gorgeous Idaho potatoes, which I bought to use in today's recipe!  All fresh and high quality.
  • Beer and wine and champagne!  Oh my!:  Here in New Hampshire, we have state liquor stores that have wine, champagne, and beer at crazy low prices.  Luckily, Bj's prices are the same as the state liquor stores, so it's pretty nice to be able to pick up some grass-fed beef for dinner and a bottle of bubbly at the same time. 
  • Hors d'oeuvres:  To make shopping at BJ's even more pleasurable, hors d'oeuvres are passed around as you weave in and out of the aisles.  Okay, it's not really hors d'oeuvres, it's really food samples that you can munch on.  Hors d'oeuvres or food samples, whatever you call it, if you feed me, I will shop in your store all day.
  • Candy:  Specifically, Justin's Organic Mini Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.  I squealed with delight when I saw these and promptly picked up 3 packages.  Because I love them.  And it's the holidays.  And I don't have to wear a bathing suit any time soon.

Lyonnaise Potatoes on a hwite plate with whole potatoes and onions in backgroundI'm glad I had the opportunity to check out what Bj's has to offer for easy and affordable entertaining this holiday season.  In addition to food, they also carry many other different items, such as electronics, jewelry, toys, books, clothes, household cleaners, etc.  Yeeeesssss!  One stop holiday shopping for me!  WoooHoooo!

Hope you enjoy this Lyonnaise Potatoes recipe and don't forget to PIN it for later!

Lyonnaise Potatoes

Lyonnaise Potatoes is the classic French side dish of potatoes and onions pan fried until crispy and tender.
5 from 7 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Karrie | Tasty Ever After

Ingredients

  • 3 large baking potatoes , scrubbed clean and dried well
  • 2 medium onions , peeled and cut in half, then cut into ¼' thick half slices
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or your choice of fat (duck, bacon, etc)
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh flat leafed parsley , chopped
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F/204C degrees. **Par-cook potatoes by piercing each one several times with a fork or knife tip and bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Allow potatoes to cool slightly.
  • Peel the potatoes, if desired, and cut in half lengthwise, then cut each half into ¼" slices. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of butter/fat until melted. Add half of the potatoes and sauté until light brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add half of the onions and a little salt and pepper, then continue cooking until potatoes are a golden brown and onions are just cooked through, about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside to keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining potatoes and onions.
  • When all potatoes and onions are cooked, toss with the fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes & Tips:

For fluffy potatoes, par-cook using one of the following methods:
  • bake (in a 400F/204C degree oven for 45 minutes)
  • boil in salted water (for 5 minutes on high heat; drain and dry slices before using)
  • microwave (for 3-5 minutes on high)
Nutrition Facts
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 110mg5%
Potassium 746mg21%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 435IU9%
Vitamin C 14.5mg18%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Lyonnaise Potatoes

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  1. simonacallas

    January 20, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    5 stars
    We love potatoes; never tried Lyonnaise potatoes but they look amazing! I saved this recipe and I can't wait to try it! Thank you for sharing! ❤

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  2. TammyRenea @SanPasqualsKitchen

    December 16, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    Potatoes fried in duck fat! You really are toying with my emotions! hahaha I've never heard of Lyonnaise potatoes. I'm glad you put these on my radar!

    Reply
  3. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat

    December 16, 2016 at 10:42 am

    Every holiday table could use some potatoes! I've never had lyonnaise potatoes (at least I don't think I have), but they sound delicious! Anything cooked in bacon fat is instantly good!

    Reply
  4. Stephanie Czako

    December 14, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    5 stars
    Ohmagoodness, Karrie. If there's anything better than crispy potatoes, it's crispy potatoes cooked in duck fat! You don't happen to have any extra room at your dinner table, do you?? No BJ's wholesale club in Alaska (or at least not that I know of), but it sounds awesome! These look amazing, and I need them (and duck fat!). Also, the fam and I are going to Hawaii in April, and I'm so ridiculously glad that I don't have to worry about a bathing suit until then! Hopefully three months will be enough time to work off all of the indulgences of December... color me slightly skeptical!

    Reply
  5. Lana_SHON

    December 10, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    Really great!

    Reply
  6. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four

    December 09, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    Your Lyonnaise potatoes look gorgeousss! I absolutely love them too for exactly the reason you described, with the whole crispy and fluffy contrast thing going on. Also, I love to shop at my local wholesale club for entertaining finds and bulk olives too!

    Reply
  7. Emma Claire

    December 09, 2016 at 8:27 am

    5 stars
    It's easy and delicious recipe. My husband will love this :). Thank you very much for your sharing!!!

    Reply
  8. Ruby & Cake

    December 09, 2016 at 5:50 am

    I dont think we have BJ's wholesale club in australia but I wish we did mainly for those peanutbutter cups haha. But these potatoes!! I cannot wait to do this to next weeks left over roast tatties.

    Reply
  9. annie@ciaochowbambina

    December 08, 2016 at 11:27 am

    5 stars
    I don't know.... Does it get any better than potatoes fried in duck fat? I'm going to have to think long and hard about this one...I have a feeling I'll be thinking for a very long time! These are fabulous!!

    Reply
  10. Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom

    December 07, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    Holy moly! Potatoes fried in fat - uh... YEAH! Is there anything better?! Particularly duck fat, I'd be all over that one! This is definitely going on my Christmas table!

    Reply
  11. Cheyanne

    December 07, 2016 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    I have never met a potato dish I didn't love, and I absolutely LOVE Lyonnaise Potatoes! I mean, potatoes and onions fried in fat... what's not to love right?! Yours look just PERFECT, K! I could (and will) totally make a MEAL out of just these crispy taters! I've never been to a BJ's before (I KNOW!), and we don't have one here, so you are going to have to shop till you drop at bargain prices for me. Cheers, girlfriend! xo

    Reply
  12. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices

    December 07, 2016 at 10:28 am

    You have the ability to draw a smile on my face even in hard times...wish we lived closer so i could come with you and shop together at Bj's. Plus, I am so glad we don't have to wear a bikini any time soon, too.I love potatoes and your Lyonnaise potatoes look scrumptious, so crispy on the outside!

    Reply
  13. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

    December 07, 2016 at 9:03 am

    We used to serve these at a restaurant I worked at while I was in college. I've never made them and forgot all about them! These were always one of my favorites and I can't wait to have them again!

    Reply
  14. GiGi Eats

    December 07, 2016 at 9:00 am

    MY DAD MAKES THESE ALL THE TIME! I don't eat potatoes because I actually do not really like them (just the sweet potatoes) but man, I have loads of memories of my dad making these kinds of potatoes ALLLLLLL the time when I as growing up! I am sure he still makes them now too, but I just don't go home often enough to see!

    Reply
  15. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

    December 07, 2016 at 5:54 am

    I have never had Lyonnaise Potatoes, but I am so much in love with the name, Karrie. I love potatoes like anything, and this classic French side dish of potatoes is making me drool. Love how delicately they are pan fried and tossed with fresh parsley. Pretty and beautiful holiday dinner.

    Reply
  16. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks

    December 06, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    Girl, you are speaking my language with some potatoes fried up in duck fat! Just give me a big bowl of these!

    Reply
  17. Ben Maclain

    December 06, 2016 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars
    There's nothing better than the combo of potatoes and onions. Even lavender cannot beat it haha:) Indeed, I haven't tried this method. Usually you finish up potatoes in the oven while here you're starting with it. Interesting! But I clearly see thr results - beautifully roasted potatoes. Perfection, Karrie!

    Reply
  18. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

    December 06, 2016 at 9:17 am

    Can never go wrong with carbs, especially tatos cooked in duck fat I'm not a duck fan, but stuff cooked in duck fat is awesome. Weird, right? I love going to wholesale stores! Though, more times than not, I tend to overbuy 'cause I just get so excited!! I'd buy that grass fed beef and a bunch of those peanut butter cups (and probably be into them on the way home....hehehe). Wish our wine prices were low like yours. Ours is so expensive! That doesn't stop me, though, from having some wine on the weekend.

    Reply
  19. Vivian | stayaliveandcooking

    December 06, 2016 at 6:07 am

    Your photos are making me... hungry! Those peanut butter cups, hellooo! I absolutely love potatoes as a side dish and the rest of my family does, too, so I"m going to put this on my What to cook for Christmas board on pinterest. Have a great day!

    Reply

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