Crispy Potato Galette with Smoked Salmon & Crème Fraîche - Well Seasoned Studio (2024)

Calling all potato and smoked salmon lovers! This Crispy Potato Galette with Smoked Salmon is an easy and elegant appetizer or breakfast dish (my daughter, Nora, and I happily eat this to start our day!).

Layers of thinly sliced potatoes tossed lovingly with melted butter are layered into a cast-iron skillet with lots of grated Parmesan cheese and then roasted. The potatoes become fork-tender, while the edges turn golden brown and crispy. Once out of the oven, invert onto a plate, then top with creme fraiche, dill, silky smooth smoked salmon, chopped red onion, and an abundance of capers.

For more easy and delicious brunch recipes, consider trying our Eggs en Cocotte (Baked Eggs with Smoked Salmon), 20 Minute Smoked Salmon Breakfast Tacos, or Mini Baked Salmon Quiche with Dill next! (I’m not sure you’ve noticed, but I love smoked salmon!)

Ingredient Notes

The potato galette is made simply by layering thinly sliced potatoes with seasoning butter and cheese. Here’s exactly what you’ll need:

• Russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes
• Unsalted butter, seasoned with smashed garlic cloves, Kosher salt, and black pepper
• Grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and lots of it! You’ll need a full cup for this recipe.

For the topping: we’re making a sauce with creme fraiche, lemon juice, and chopped fresh dill. My personal preference is to top this with smoked salmon, chopped red onion, capers, and chives. You can mix-and-match toppings to your personal taste.

How To Make A Potato Galette

1. Prepare the potatoes. Place peeled, thinly sliced potato rounds in a large bowl. Pour seasoned melted butter and smashed garlic cloves on top, then use your hands to toss well until they’re evenly coated.
2. Assemble the galette. Overlap potato slices in a large skillet to create concentric circles, working from the center to the edge of the pan. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan, then repeat until all potatoes are used.
3. Cook until crispy! Transfer to a preheated oven, then cook until the potatoes are golden brown on top and along the edges. While the galette is cooking, make the creme fraiche sauce.
4. Flip the galette. Use a sharp knife to loosen the edges of the potatoes from the pan. Next, place a large plate or serving platter inverted on top of the skillet, then carefully flip over. If any pieces of potato remain, simply use a spatula to help loosen and transfer them.
5. Garnish, then serve! Top with the creme fraiche mixture, smoked salmon, a couple tablespoons of capers, chopped onion, and chives. Enjoy immediately or at room temperature!

FAQs

Make-Ahead, Leftovers, & Storage

• To make-ahead: This is truly best hot and fresh out of the oven when the potato edges are crispiest. If you want to prep it in advance, you assemble everything in a skillet, refrigerate until ready to enjoy, then cook it fresh.
• Leftovers and storage: Leftover galettes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you go to reheat it, note that the creme fraiche will loosen as warmed, and you may want to remove the smoked salmon (just for reheating), then return to the galette to eat.
• To reheat: To reheat, place the galettes on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350° for 7-10 minutes, or until warm throughout.
• I do not recommend freezing this. If you really want, just be sure to freeze leftover galette without the sauce or smoked salmon on top. Add those fresh once the galette has thawed or defrosted.

Serving Suggestions For Potato Galette

• As a light lunch or appetizer:Serve the galettes on their own or with a simple salad.
• For an elegant brunch:Pair the galettes with eggs: perhaps an omelette, scrambled eggs, or your favorite quiche. Take the galette over the top by adding a dollop of caviar!
• For a satisfying dinner:Serve the galettes with a side dish of roasted vegetables or a bowl of soup.

Substitutions

• Creme fraiche sauce: If you don’t have creme fraiche, you can use sour cream. Or mix-and-match with creme fraiche, sour cream, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt.
• Fresh herbs: Other herbs to use instead of (or in addition to) dill — fresh tarragon, thyme, chives, chervil, or parsley.
• Cheese: The grated Parmesan acts like a glue holding the potato layers together. Feel free to use other cheeses, such as Gruyere or white Cheddar.

This one is for my potato lovers! It’s so good and so impressive!

If you make this Crispy Potato Galette with Smoked Salmon recipe, please let us know by leaving a review and rating below!

And make sure to sign up for ournewsletterand follow along onInstagram,TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, andFacebookfor moreWell Seasonedrecipes! Don’t forget to tag us on social channels when you make a recipe at #wellseasonedstudio and upload your photos below! We love seeing what you’re up to in the kitchen!