1,000 Layer Potatoes
1,000 Layer Potatoes is a medium French recipe that serves 4. 275 calories per serving. Recipe by Nick DiGiovanni on YouTube.
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 45 min | Total: 1 hr 30 min
Cost: $17.24 total, $4.31 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes (peeled and sliced thin (about 1/8 inch))
- 4 Tbsp Duck Fat (melted, used to coat the potatoes)
- 1/2 tsp Truffle Salt (adds a subtle truffle flavor)
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground, optional)
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 350°F and let it preheat while you prepare the potatoes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 350°F
Peel Potatoes
Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and set them aside.
Time: PT3M
Slice Potatoes Thinly
Slice the potatoes into uniform 1/8‑inch rounds using a mandoline or a very sharp knife.
Time: PT7M
Coat with Duck Fat and Season
In a large mixing bowl, toss the potato slices with melted duck fat, truffle salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Time: PT3M
Layer the Potatoes
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the coated slices in an overlapping, tightly packed fashion, creating a “thousand‑layer” stack.
Time: PT5M
Weigh Down and Bake
Place a cast‑iron skillet or another heavy baking sheet on top of the potatoes to keep them flat. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a fork slides in easily.
Time: PT45M
Temperature: 350°F
Cool, Slice, and Chill
Remove the weight and baking sheet from the oven. Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a cutting board and cut into squares or wedges. Refrigerate uncovered overnight to firm up and develop flavor.
Time: PT5M
Serve or Reheat
Serve the chilled pieces as a sophisticated side, or reheat at 300°F for 10 minutes before serving.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 300°F
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 275
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Gluten-Free, Paleo
Last updated: April 11, 2026






