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Cheesy Bacon Potato Stacks

Cheesy Bacon Potato Stacks: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

Indulge in layers of Cheesy Bacon Potato Stacks combining crispy bacon, creamy potatoes, and gooey cheese for a comforting dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 stacks
Course: Baking
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Mixture
  • 300 g Bacon Adds savory flavor and richness; substitute with prosciutto or omit for a vegetarian version, but increase cream saltiness by 1/4 tsp if skipping.
  • 1 kg Baking Potatoes For structure and creamy texture; best floury varieties like Maris Piper or Russet to maintain stack shape.
  • 240 ml Double/Heavy Cream Ensures rich, creamy flavor; essential for preventing curdling.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt For seasoning the cream and potato mixture.
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.125 tsp Ground Nutmeg Enhances flavor depth beautifully.
  • Butter For greasing the muffin tray to prevent sticking.
For the Cheese Layer
  • 100-120 g Gruyere Cheese Melts beautifully and adds savory depth; Cheddar can be used as a substitute.
  • Fresh Chives An optional garnish for added flavor and color.

Equipment

  • Muffin Tray
  • Skillet
  • saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Cheesy Bacon Potato Stacks
  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Pat it dry and dice it into small pieces.
  2. Peel the baking potatoes and slice them into cylinders, then cut thin rounds of about 3mm thick.
  3. In a saucepan, heat the double cream with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper over low heat. Add the sliced potatoes and gently simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Grease a muffin tray with butter. Layer potatoes, then sprinkle bacon and cheese, repeating until you have 7 layers of potato and 3 each of bacon and cheese. Drizzle remaining cream on top.
  5. Cover the muffin tray with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40 minutes, or until tender.
  6. Uncover, sprinkle with additional cheese, and grill until golden brown on top, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Allow the stacks to rest for 5-10 minutes before scooping out. Garnish with fresh chives if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stackCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with a bit of sour cream for an extra indulgent touch. Ensure to layer ingredients evenly for balanced flavor.

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