The Perfect Holiday Side Dish | Claire Saffitz’s Crispy Pommes Anna

From Claire Saffitz.

In this episode of Dessert Person, Claire Saffitz makes Pommes Anna, a classic French potato dish that’s as elegant as it is comforting. Using freshly dug potatoes from her garden, Claire layers thinly sliced potatoes with rosemary-infused butter, garlic, salt, and pepper, then bakes them until crisp and golden on the outside and tender inside.

This recipe is simple, refined, and ideal for the holidays – perfect alongside roast chicken, turkey, or any festive centerpiece. Claire shares her tips for even slicing, layering for the best texture, and how to unmold Pommes Anna beautifully for your table.

If you’re looking for a holiday side that feels both classic and special, this is it.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:31 Ingredients & Special Equipment
02:25 Infuse the Butter & Prepare the Potatoes
10:24 Cook & Bake
11:26 Remove & Let Cool
12:26 Serve
14:26 Cat cam

Ingredients
1 stick unsalted butter
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
3 lbs medium potatoes, peeled and held in room temperature tap water
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

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Video Series:
Producer/Director: Vincent Cross
Camera Operator: Calvin Robertson
Editor/Motion Graphics: Hal McFall

Animation Credits:
Character Designer/Animator/Backgrounds: Jack Sherry
Character Rigger: Johara Dutton