Simple Potato and Gruyere Galette

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I generally take my galettes sweet, but sometimes I cannot resist a savory version like this Simple Potato and Gruyere Galette. It is made a wheat crust that pairs so well with the yellow potatoes and gruyere. Plus, this has potatoes, so can it be anything but right?? I used this for a light meal, but it could also be a side dish or even breakfast.

What exactly is a galette? Great question. It is the easy-going cousin of a traditional pie. Most people call the rustic. I love them as they are just so simple to put together. You can make them sweet, or savory. The possibilities for fillings are endless. Here is the rundown of how they work:

• Roll out pie dough into a large circle, about 18-20 inches. It can be smaller as well, just depends on the finished size of your galette.
• Fill the middle section of the dough with your filling. Make sure and leave at least 1 1/2-2 inches around edges unfilled.
• Fold the edges over, working in 2-4 inch sections. Pleat as you work your way around the circle.
• Egg wash the edges.
• Bake until the filling is cooked and edges are a beautiful, golden brown. That’s it!

For this one, I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted, so I made it up as I went. I started with a whole wheat crust– my favorite. I wrote all about it in this pie dough tutorial post. I then spread a mixture of cream cheese, grated gruyere, za’atar seasoning, salt, and pepper. I added a thin layer of caramelized onions, then topped with sliced yellow potatoes. It was all so good together!

Prepping the Whole Wheat Pie Dough

So, let me explain with photos. Start by rolling out your chilled pie dough. Mine was right about 20 inches round. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. It doesn’t have to be lined with parchment, but it makes cleanup so much easier! Move the baking sheet to the fridge while you prep the rest.

Caramelizing the Onions

I didn’t grab any photos of the onions sautéing, but let me explain. Slice about 2 cups of onions thinly. Heat a saute pan over medium heat. I used a nonstick pan, but use whatever you prefer. Once it is heated, add you olive oil and heat the oil. This will only take a few seconds. Add your onions. Stir the occasionally until they are caramelized. This should take at least 10 minutes.

Mixing the Filling

While the onions are caramelizing, let’s start on the filling. It is really easy to make and so delicious! Add your cream cheese, grated gruyere, za’atar seasoning, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix well.

Spread over the middle section of the rolled pie dough. Make sure and leave at least 1 1/2-2 inches without filling around the edges. This is what you will use to fold over and hold all the filling in.

Putting It All Together

Now we have the pie dough rolled out, let’s slather on the filling. Then, top the filling with the wonderful caramelized onions.

In the last step, slice your potatoes into 1/8 inch slices. I used yellow potatoes as they are my favorite, but you can use whatever type you prefer. Layer them over the onions in a concentric circle until you have covered the center with potatoes.

Now, fold up the edges, about 2-4 inches at a time and pleat and fold all the way around. Brush the edges with egg wash. Spritz or brush the layered potatoes with olive oil or butter, I used olive oil. Then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Now it is ready, get this thing into the oven!

The Finished Simple Potato and Gruyere Galette

Bake the galette until the potatoes are tender and the crust golden brown. I drizzled with a little more olive oil after baking, but only just a touch.

It can be served right away, but it cuts better if you let it cool for about 5-10 minutes. Then carefully cut into your Simple Potato and Gruyere Galette.

You can add other spices if you prefer other than the za’atar, but if you haven’t tried it yet, I recommend it. It really is so good with potatoes!

More Galette Options

I love pies of any sort, but especially galettes. This simple Potato and Gruyere Galette is incredible, but let me share a few other options you might like as well!

• These mini blueberry and cherry galettes were really, really good and can easily be made with frozen fruits.
• I love a Tomato Galette With Goat Cheese in the summer when they are in season.
• This Peach and Blackberry Galette was really dreamy too, but better when fresh fruits are in season.