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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  • 26 September 2009

    fiona commented on this recipe

    this was very good - i made it in advance and ate it over the week. I added less liquid as suggested and also cooked the bacon first with onions and garlic - added taste, all very good

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  • 03 October 2009

    Florence rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I followed the exact recipe for this and really enjoyed it. the only thing i would alter would be the thickness of the leeks, as they needed slightly more cooking.

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  • 07 October 2009

    sarah_g rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I made this as a main meal and it was absolutely delicious! I was just using random things I had in the cupboard, and it was lovely. I had some left over stock so I had this as a drink, was great. I added onions and mushrooms as suggested.

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  • Binder photo Lee

    26 October 2009

    Lee rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I thought this was ok, i added too much stock so the potatoes at the bottom were swimming. I'll know the next time. Was good to have something different than just potatoes.

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  • 09 January 2010

    kcuttsuk rated this recipe

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  • 23 January 2010

    festivebumble rated this recipe

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  • 06 April 2010

    clare rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    great recipe would definatly make it again! except made double the amount for 4 people but next time would serve with some sausages or something as people were still hungry!

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  • 15 April 2010

    Debbie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Used the food processor to slice the potato and leek and found that the starch absorbed most of the liquid. very nice

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  • Binder photo Mel

    22 April 2010

    Mel rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very Tasty, just not enough of it, next time will make double the amount.

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  • 23 April 2010

    Suzi P commented on this recipe

    I cooked this for my friend Rose and my family. It was delicious and everyone raved about it and can't wait for me to cook it again. I cooked the Mustard buttered chcken with tarragon,peas and carrots with it and each dish complimented the other. Clean plates. I would advise to par boil the carrots a little first before adding them to the pan.

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  • Binder photo Deb

    22 May 2010

    Deb rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Easy midweek meal.

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  • Binder photo Deb

    22 May 2010

    Deb commented on this recipe

    Easy midweek meal. Will do again.

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  • 11 June 2010

    Sazzle rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Yum!! I used garlic and less stock as people suggested. Also softened the leek and garlic in a little butter first and mixed it with the bacon which I had chopped and dry fried, i then mixed all of it throughout the dish. Instead of adding cream I added a little low fat creme fraice (prob only about a tablespoon) and a bit of milk over the top before putting it in oven, bit less fat than cream but added a bit of creamyness to the dish. Yum Yum!!

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  • 26 June 2010

    kingtwig commented on this recipe

    If you want to make this lower fat, but still want the creaminess, just leave out the cream, and cook the potatoes and leeks in half (skimmed) milk half stock, and then with the final 200ml of stock, add some extra low fat garlic and herb (or plain) cream cheese, and melt it gently with the 200ml stock/milk. I also added a garlic clove while boiling the pots/leeks, and instead of streaky bacon, I used smoked back bacon, and took the rind off :o) Trust me I'm a chef! :o)

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  • 26 June 2010

    kingtwig rated and commented on this recipe

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    Forgot to rate it!

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  • 03 August 2010

    Soody rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really delicious and hearty yet light enough to go with barbecued meat. Although the cream is optional, I think it's better with it as it makes the juice/sauce slightly thicker. If, like me, you're a potato fan, make more than you need as you will be having seconds and thirds!

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  • 15 August 2010

    Rachel rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This was really nice - I didn't use butter or cream, but it was still very tasty.

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  • 24 September 2010

    almitita commented on this recipe

    Total success!!! I used Serrano Ham instead of Bacon (I'm from Spain, so Serrano Ham is a must! haha) and was absolutely delicious!!!

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  • 17 November 2010

    Linda Chapman commented on this recipe

    Hi just making this cooked onion, smoked back bacon, chicken breast and leeks in butter for 5 mins then added garlic, cooked the potatoes in stock and then combined all into a dish for the oven, left out a lot of the stock as do not want it too wet. poured cream over the top. yum

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  • 17 November 2010

    Linda Chapman rated this recipe

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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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