Potato and Bacon Bake with Cheddar and Spring Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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A comforting layered potato bake with smoky bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh spring onions, perfect as a hearty side or light meal. This Australian-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs potatoes, bacon rashers, sharp cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 70 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs (about 4 large, peeled and thinly sliced) potatoes
8 slices (chopped) bacon rashers
1.5 cups (grated) sharp cheddar cheese
4 stalks (thinly sliced) spring onions
1.5 cups heavy cream
2 cloves (minced) garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp (for greasing) butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tbsp butter. In a skillet, cook 8 chopped bacon slices over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towel.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1.5 cups heavy cream with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
Step 3: Layer the bottom of the buttered dish with a third of the thinly sliced 2 lbs peeled potatoes. Sprinkle a third of the crispy bacon, 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, and 1/3 of 4 thinly sliced spring onions. Repeat layering two more times, finishing with cheese on top.
Step 4: Pour the seasoned cream evenly over the layered potatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.