Potato Bacon Blue Cheese Bake Recipe

This irresistible Potato Bacon Blue Cheese Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Crispy bacon, creamy blue cheese, and tender potatoes combine in a cheesy, golden-brown bake that's easier to make than you think! Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet elegant recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 490.7 kcal
Protein 26g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Potato Bacon Blue Cheese Bake

  • 200g (7 oz) cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 kg (2.2 lbs) peeled and cubed potatoes
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 200g (7.1 oz total) crumbled blue cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 200ml (7 fl oz) double cream
  • 100ml (3.5 fl oz) chicken stock

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How to Make Potato Bacon Blue Cheese Bake

  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 kg (2.2 lbs) peeled and cubed potatoes, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 200g (7 oz) cooked bacon, crumbled, and 150g (5.3 oz) crumbled blue cheese.
  3. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Pour the mixture into a 10-cup oven-proof baking dish. Sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves over the top.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 200ml (7 fl oz) double cream and 100ml (3.5 fl oz) chicken stock.
  6. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the potato mixture.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 50g (1.8 oz) crumbled blue cheese over the top.
  8. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 70-80 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  9. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

76g

Carbs

11g