Side Dishes

Potato bake with bacon

The ultimate comfort food, this super creamy and cheese potato and bacon bake is delicious enjoyed hot out of the oven on it's own, or as a delicious side to a family dinner spread.
6
20M
1H 15M
1H 35M

Ingredients

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Oil 1.5-litre (6-cup) ovenproof dish.
2.Using mandolin or V-slicer, cut potatoes into paper-thin slices; pat dry with absorbent paper. Layer a quarter of the potato in dish; top with one-third of the bacon and chives. Continue layering remaining potato, bacon and chives, finishing with potato.
3.Heat cream and stock in small saucepan until almost boiling; pour over potatoes. Cover with foil; bake 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake about 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Stand 10 minutes before serving.

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