Baked Potato and Bacon Damper with Rosemary Butter
A traditional Australian damper bread infused with mashed potato and crispy bacon, served warm with fragrant rosemary butter. This australian-inspired quick meals ready in about 55 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp, cold and cubed unsalted butter
- 1 cup, cooled mashed potato
- 1 cup, whole milk
- 6 slices, cooked crisp and chopped bacon rashers
- 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 4 tbsp, softened for rosemary butter unsalted butter
- 1, minced garlic clove
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt. Rub in 4 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 2: Stir in 1 cup cooled mashed potato and 6 chopped cooked bacon slices, incorporating evenly.
- Step 3: Gradually add 1 cup whole milk, stirring until a soft dough forms. Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead 5 times.
- Step 4: Shape dough into a round loaf about 8 inches in diameter and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cut a shallow cross on top for even baking.
- Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
- Step 6: Meanwhile, combine 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl.
- Step 7: Remove damper from oven, brush with rosemary garlic butter while warm, and serve sliced with extra butter on the side.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Potato and Bacon Damper with Rosemary Butter take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked Potato and Bacon Damper with Rosemary Butter?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Potato and Bacon Damper with Rosemary Butter?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Potato and Bacon Damper with Rosemary Butter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked Potato and Bacon Damper with Rosemary Butter?
Australian quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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