Leek, potato & bacon bake

Leek, potato & bacon bake

This bake is a cross between two classics – creamy dauphinoise and pommes boulangère (potatoes cooked in stock), the perfect side dish

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 45 mins

Freezable

Low-fat

Source of vitamin C

Method

  1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Put the stock in a large pan, bring to the boil, then add the potatoes and the leeks. Bring back to the boil for 5 mins, then drain well, reserving the stock in a jug.
  2. Meanwhile, butter a large baking dish. Layer up the potatoes and leeks higgledypiggledy, seasoning as you go, then scatter the bacon over the top. Season well, pour over 200ml of the reserved stock, then spoon over the cream (if using) and cover with foil. Can be made up to 1 day ahead and chilled. Bake for 40 mins, uncovering halfway through so that the bacon crisps.

Per serving

153 kcalories, protein 5.0g, carbohydrate 24.0g, fat 5.0 g, saturated fat 2.0g, fibre 4.0g, sugar 3.0g, salt 0.35 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2008.

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    08 January 2009

    bec rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    This one really just didn't work for me. I think 200ml is too much stock to put back in and mine came out really watery and not really much of a bake. Tasted good though.

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  • 20 January 2009

    Geordie Tyke rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I agree that far too much stock used so will reduce in future. I added mushrooms, mix of white and red onions and used creme fraiche on top instead of high calorie cream. Delicious!

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  • 27 January 2009

    hlnharrison rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    goes well with roast chicken, lamb or pork. Nice to have something to prepare ahead when entertaining

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  • 08 February 2009

    flowerpot rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    We really enjoyed this dish on its own but didn't use all the stock, will definately make it again.

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  • 20 February 2009

    Girl Flower rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I made this last night as a dinner (not a side dish). Was very good. I forgot to add the garlic and onions as recommended but will definately do that next time as I can see how it would improve an already lovely dinner! I did think it was a bit too fluid when I dished up but as I ate my dinner the potatoes really absorbed the liquid and it turned out perfect. Another great (and easy) mid week dinner from Good Food.

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  • 15 March 2009

    ajhiggins commented on this recipe

    I tryed this and both my kids aged 5 and nearly 2 loved it and so did i i have even made another and put it in the freezer for another day.

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  • 23 March 2009

    Wednesday rated this recipe

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  • 29 March 2009

    Emma rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I was looking for a potato side dish to serve with a chicken and sausage one-pan meal. I actually ended up adapting this by using onion instead of leeks and I omitted the bacon. I was really impressed at how easy and delicious it was so I will probably have a go at the official version too!

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  • 14 April 2009

    shannon rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    We had this as a main meal, it was delicious! Would definitely have it again. I added two extra spoonfuls of cream and about 150ml of stock, just the right amount of sauce for us, my 3 year old and partner really liked it. I also used ham instead of bacon!!! Yummy xx

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  • 15 April 2009

    jb5370 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this as a main course for my family and everyone loved it! I put in all my stock as it had thickened quite a lot while cooking the potatoes - probably due to the starch - but it was too much. However, it meant we had a delicious gravy instead of just a bake, which was great with crusty bread.

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  • 15 June 2009

    Ricky rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    quite tasty and a healthy option

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  • 16 June 2009

    emmalouise283 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I now make this with 500ml stock and a small pot (142ml) of cream and it is FAB!!!

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  • 22 June 2009

    Naomi rated this recipe

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  • 06 July 2009

    Claire commented on this recipe

    This is the first recipe ive made from the site...and yummy!!! it turned out great altho i only used 3 large leeks, and found that there was a bnit too much stock to go back in. I ended up draining it in the final minues of cooking. However, it still gets thumbs up - 9/10 overall :D

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  • 22 July 2009

    MONS RECIPES rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very tasty and easy to make, enjoyed by all.

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  • 24 August 2009

    Ilze commented on this recipe

    I have made this many times, because it is very easy to make and the taste is lovely!

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  • 31 August 2009

    IainP rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Delicious; even the missus didn't screw this up! (JOKE) Used 200ml cream and leftovers tasted good the next day, too.

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  • 06 September 2009

    QueenofQuorn rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Just finished eating this recipe for dinner.. yummy! Well my family are Vegetarines, so I adapted this by adding Quorn Bacon instead of 'real' bacon, and I also added a bag of Quorn Chicken pieces (as it was a main meal), I also used 3 leeks and some onions instead of the '6 leeks' and used vegetable stock, and I added a bit extra elmlea double cream to the top, and the whole family are telling me it's the best meal i've ever made! I have to say it was very tasty, and filling as a main meal!! Some people have said it was a bit watery, I also found this but the lovely taste was still very much there, well, as it is ends up as a bit of a casserole, perhaps add some dumplings? 5 stars from us!

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  • 09 September 2009

    laureana rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    great recipe, unforntunatly the little one didnt think much of it! i added onion, mushroom, and a handful of cheese to sprinkle on the top. oh and garlic! great way of using up leftover mushrooms. reduced the stock as suggested, and had to increase the cooking time-a stress free dinner!

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  • 23 September 2009

    loopylady rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I made this to serve with sticky barbecue chicken and it was very easy and tasty but not outstanding. I added less stock but it was still quite watery. I omitted the bacon but grated cheese over the top which was lovely. If I make it again, I will add some garlic, onion and possibly some mushrooms, but remember to go steady on the stock.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 45 mins

Freezable

Low-fat

Source of vitamin C

Ingredients

  • 600ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1kg potatoes , thinly sliced
  • 6 leeks , thinly sliced into rounds
  • 25g butter
  • 3-4 rashers streaky bacon , snipped
  • 3 tbsp double cream (optional)
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Per serving

153 kcalories, protein 5.0g, carbohydrate 24.0g, fat 5.0 g, saturated fat 2.0g, fibre 4.0g, sugar 3.0g, salt 0.35 g

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