Oven-Baked Potato and Bacon Pie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

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A comforting Australian-style potato bake layered with crispy bacon and creamy cheese, perfect as a side or main. This Australian-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers potatoes, bacon rashers, cheddar cheese into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 55 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 medium (about 1.2 lbs) potatoes
8 slices bacon rashers
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 garlic clove
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Peel and thinly slice 4 medium potatoes into 1/8-inch rounds and soak in cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch.
Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 8 slices of chopped bacon until crisp, about 6 minutes, then remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 3: Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in the skillet, add 1 minced garlic clove, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
Step 4: Drain potatoes and layer half in a greased 9-inch pie dish, sprinkle with half the bacon, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, bacon, and cheese.
Step 5: Pour 1 cup heavy cream evenly over the layered pie, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives on top.
Step 6: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 40 minutes, then remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.