One-pan Haggerty
By Love Food Hate Waste RecipesThis traditional Geordie recipe has been updated to make a one-pot meal that uses up leftover bacon and cheese. All the family will enjoy this hearty and economical meal.Time and servings
Ingredients
8 total- 2 rashers of lean smoked bacon, chopped
- 15 g of butter
- 1 large of leek
- 600 g of potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced, Maris Pipers work well
- 50 g of cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 sprinkle of black pepper, to season
- 2 tbsp of parsley, chopped
- 1 medium of red onion, peeled and sliced
Method
5 stepsStep 1
Melt half of the butter in a 27cm ovenproof frying pan, and gently fry the bacon and leeks for 3-4 minutes until the leeks have softened. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.
Step 2
Remove the pan from the heat and arrange a layer of potatoes in the bottom of the pan, then a layer of onions, a layer of bacon and leeks followed by a sprinkling of cheese and parsley. Season with pepper then repeat finishing with a layer of potatoes.
Step 3
Cut the remaining butter into small pieces and dot over the top layer then cover the pan with a tight fitting lid or foil and cook over a gentle heat for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Step 4
Remove the lid and place the pan under a hot grill for 3 -4 minutes to brown.
Step 5
Serve directly from the pan or loosen the edges of the pan haggerty from the frying pan with a heatproof spatula and turn out onto a plate and serve in wedges.