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Rebecca Storm’s herby potato and bacon gratin

Herby potato and bacon gratin. Photograph: iStock

Rebecca Storm
Mon Oct 30 2023 - 04:00
Serves: 5
Course: Dinner, lunch
Ingredients
  • 4-5 Maris Piper potatoes, unpeeled, washed
  • Small knob of butter
  • 250ml milk
  • 250ml cream
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 small handful fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 3 bacon rashers, finely chopped (optional)
  • 50g grated Parmesan
  • 50g grated Cheddar
  • Salt and racked black pepper
  • Sage and onion stuffing
  1. Rub the butter all over the surface of an ovenproof dish.
  2. Microwave the potatoes on full power for 11 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, pour the cream and milk into a saucepan, add the garlic and bay leaves, bring to the boil and then simmer for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt, pepper and thyme.
  4. Fry the bacon pieces for a few minutes and drain off excess fat.
  5. Carefully take the microwaved potatoes and slice them. Layer them into the dish. Add the cheese between layers.
  6. Remove the bay leaves from the sauce and pour it over the potatoes, just enough to seep through the layers, and leave a little moisture on the surface.
  7. Sprinkle a top layer of the stuffing and bacon pieces.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 200C/180C Fan/Gas Mark 4 for 20 minutes.

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