Tonight I decided to go with her 'Bacon and Potato Gratin'.
This turned out great... however I did half the recipe because there was only three of us eating it. Oh and I love food so we also had chargrilled chicken breast and buttered chantenay carrots. Extra Yum!
So it went a little something like this:
2 tbsp olive oil
375g (13oz) bacon - diced (I used rashers) - Was also thinking would chorizo be good as a subsitute??
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1kg(2lb 3oz) potatoes, peeled and sliced 5mm thick
300ml(1/2 pint) single or regular cream
50g(2oz) gruyere or chedder cheese, grated
You will need a 2 litre(31/2 pint) gratin or ovenproof dish - and please note the recipe here service 6 - 8 people.
This turned out great... however I did half the recipe because there was only three of us eating it. Oh and I love food so we also had chargrilled chicken breast and buttered chantenay carrots. Extra Yum!
So it went a little something like this:
2 tbsp olive oil
375g (13oz) bacon - diced (I used rashers) - Was also thinking would chorizo be good as a subsitute??
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1kg(2lb 3oz) potatoes, peeled and sliced 5mm thick
300ml(1/2 pint) single or regular cream
50g(2oz) gruyere or chedder cheese, grated
You will need a 2 litre(31/2 pint) gratin or ovenproof dish - and please note the recipe here service 6 - 8 people.
- Preheat oven to 200degrees C, 400 degrees F, gas mark 6
- Heat olive oil in frying pan, when hot add the bacon and fry for 5 minutes or until crispy. Stir in onions, garlic and thyme then season. ( I only used the black pepper as the bacon was pretty salty). Cook for a further 6 -8 mins or until the onion is soft and slightly golden.
- Take off the heat and leave to the side while preparing the potatoes in the dish. Arrange half the spuds in the dish, season, then spread the cooked bacon and onion. Add the remaining potatoes and season again. (I added a bit of cheese in the middle with the bacon/onion mix which turned out very tasty).
- Pour over the cream. Add the grated cheese and cover with foil. Put into oven.
- Bake for 45 mins, remove foil and return to oven for about 30 - 35 mins or until lightly browned and crispy on top
Ok so that's all for today ... any tips or ideas are more than welcome because i am a newbie at this!!! And would love the feedback!
Happy cooking everyone,
Love em.x
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