Cheesy Spring Onion & Bacon Potato Bake

Ingredients

• 1 kg potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 250 g streaky bacon, diced
• 1 bunch spring onions, finely sliced (reserve a few for garnish)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
• 2 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt
• 250 ml fresh cream
• 150 ml milk
• 250 g mature cheddar cheese, grated
• 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
• Freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C and grease a large ovenproof baking dish.
2. Boil the sliced potatoes for 5–7 minutes until just starting to soften. Drain well.
3. Fry the diced bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving a little bacon fat in the pan.
4. Add the butter, garlic and sliced spring onions to the pan. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
5. Stir in the BlixSam Smoke Craft and BlixSam Garlic Melt, allowing the spices to bloom in the butter for maximum flavour.
6. Pour in the cream and milk, stirring well. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
7. Layer half the potatoes into the baking dish. Spoon over half the bacon, spring onion sauce and cheddar cheese.
8. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, bacon and sauce.
9. Sprinkle over the remaining cheddar and the Parmesan cheese.
10. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden, bubbling and crispy.
11. Garnish with the reserved fresh spring onions before serving.

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