Herbed Potato Galette

These potato "cakes" may look fancy, but they’re surprisingly simple to make. If you’re not feeding a crowd, it’s easy to halve the recipe and make just one galette.
 
   6 tablespoons butter 
  2 teaspoons salt 
4 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 
4 cloves garlic, minced 
1 teaspoon dried thyme
 
Preparation Time: 20 minutes  
Baking Time: 25 minutes  
Serves 12


1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In two large skillets over medium-high heat, melt butter. Salt the potatoes and add to the skillet. Cook, partially covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender, stirring occasionally without breaking potatoes. Stir in garlic and thyme.  

2. Grease two 8-inch cake pans. Divide potatoes between pans, arranging the ones on top in overlapping circles. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned.  

3. Invert each pan of potatoes onto a plate. Invert again so that browned side is up. Cut into wedges.