Name: Rösti with Caramelized Onions and Sautéed Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Swiss
Ingredients: 4 large starchy potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet); 1 small onion, grated (optional); Salt; Black pepper; 3–4 tbsp butter or olive oil; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp butter or olive oil (for caramelizing onions); Pinch of salt (for caramelizing onions); 1 tsp sugar (optional, for deeper caramel); 250 g (9 oz) mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or mixed); 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for mushrooms); 1 garlic clove, minced; Fresh thyme or parsley; Salt & pepper (for mushrooms); Optional extras: Gruyère or Swiss cheese, fried or poached egg, crème fraîche or sour cream

Description

A comforting Swiss potato dish featuring crispy rösti topped with sweet caramelized onions and savory sautéed mushrooms.

Ingredients

Scale

4 large starchy potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
1 small onion, grated (optional)
Salt
Black pepper
3–4 tbsp butter or olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp butter or olive oil (for caramelizing onions)
Pinch of salt (for caramelizing onions)
1 tsp sugar (optional, for deeper caramel)
250 g (9 oz) mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or mixed)
1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for mushrooms)
1 garlic clove, minced
Fresh thyme or parsley
Salt & pepper (for mushrooms)
Optional extras: Gruyère or Swiss cheese, fried or poached egg, crème fraîche or sour cream

Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and grate the potatoes, rinse in cold water, and squeeze out moisture. Mix with grated onion (if using), salt, and pepper.
Make the Rösti: Heat butter or olive oil in a non-stick skillet, add grated potatoes, pressing down to form a flat cake. Cook for 8–10 minutes, flip, and cook the other side until golden.
Caramelize the Onions: Heat butter or olive oil in a separate pan, add sliced onions and salt, and cook slowly for 20–25 minutes until sweet and golden.
Sauté the Mushrooms: In another skillet, heat oil or butter, add mushrooms and cook until browned, then add minced garlic and herbs, cooking until fragrant.
To Serve: Plate crispy rösti, top with caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms, and optionally add cheese, eggs, or crème fraîche.

Notes

Choose starchy potatoes for best crispiness. Ensure to squeeze out moisture for optimum texture. Use a good non-stick skillet for flipping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-frying
Cuisine: Swiss

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: rösti, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cuisine, vegetarian