Potato and Bacon Bake with Cheddar and Spring Onions

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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 ready in about 90 minutes pairs (chopped) bacon rashers, (grated) sharp cheddar cheese, stalks (thinly sliced) spring onions 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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Potato and Bacon Bake with Cheddar and Spring Onions take to make?

Total time is about 90 minutes (20 min prep + 70 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 Potato and Bacon Bake with Cheddar and Spring Onions?

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 (chopped) bacon rashers from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Potato and Bacon Bake with Cheddar and Spring Onions?

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 Potato and Bacon Bake with Cheddar and Spring Onions 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 Potato and Bacon Bake with Cheddar and Spring Onions?

Australian comfort food 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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