Baking

How to make our cheesy potato bake

This versatile, creamy potato bake is always a winner - serve it as a side dish or by itself!
Potato bake
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No matter the weather, you can’t go past a creamy potato bake! Our classic pancetta and potato bake recipe is cheesy, delicious and perfect any time of the year.

Whether its served as a side dish alongside a hearty roast, grilled fish or even by itself, this potato bake always goes down a treat.

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Ingredients

Method

1.

Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Grease 2-litre (8-cup) ovenproof dish.

2.

Boil, steam or microwave potato until tender; drain.

3.

Meanwhile, heat oil in medium frying pan; cook onion and pancetta, stirring, until onion softens and pancetta is crisp.

4.

Combine cream, sour cream and chives in medium jug.

5.

Layer a third of the potato slices over base of dish; sprinkle with half the pancetta mixture. Pour a third of the cream mixture over pancetta mixture; sprinkle with a third of the cheese. Repeat layering, finishing with cheese.

6.

Bake, uncovered, in oven, about 30 minutes or until browned lightly. Stand 10 minutes before serving.

Sebago is an oval, white skinned potato; it is good fried, mashed and baked.

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