Bacon & Potato Layer Bake
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Bacon & Potato Layer Bake
Description
This layered bake begins with boiled potato slices to tenderize them before assembling layers with cooked smoked back bacon, thinly sliced onions, fresh tomato, and mature cheddar cheese. The layering is interspersed with seasoning and small knobs of butter, which melt during baking, adding moisture and richness.
The hot chicken stock poured over the layers infuses the dish with savory depth. The bake is covered and cooked until tender, then uncovered briefly to develop a browned, slightly crisp cheese topping. The combination provides a satisfying balance of soft potatoes, smoky bacon, sharp cheese, and tender vegetables.
Ideal as a comforting main or side dish, it pairs well with fresh salad or steamed greens. Its substantial nature makes it suitable for cooler weather meals.
Ingredients
- 850 g potato finely sliced
- 1 pack smoked back bacon (6 – 8 rashers), fat removed
- 1 onion finely sliced
- 150 g cheddar cheese grated, extra mature
- 3 tomato sliced
- 200 mls chicken stock
- 30 g butter approximately
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Grease a large casserole dish.
- Bring a large pan of water to boil and boil the potato slices for 6 minutes and then drain.
- Fry the bacon rashers until just cooked.
- Place alternate layers of potato, onion, bacon, tomato, grated cheese, seasoning and about 7 small knobs of butter (should make 2 layers).
- Finish with a layer of potato and grated cheese flecked with more butter.
- Finally pour hot chicken stock over the potatoes.
- Cover with foil (shiny side down) or a lid and cook for an hour (or until tender).
- Remove foil or lid and cook for a further 10 minutes to allow the cheese to brown.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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