Bacon Potato And Mushroom Gratin Recipe

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   Wash the potatoes and halve them (unless very small).

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   Add in to a pan of boiling salted water bring to the boil then cook in the simmering ovenfor 15 to 20 min till tender.

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   Drain thoroughly.

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   In the meantime heat the extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan on the simmering plate.

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   Add in the onion and bacon and cook gently stirring frequently till the onion is softened.

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   Add in the mushrooms and transfer the frying pan to the boiling plate.

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   Stirtry for 2 to 3 min till the mushrooms are cooked.

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   Transfer the bacon onion and mushroom mix to a flameproof gratin dish and stir in the potatoes.

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   Season with pepper to taste and top with the grated cheese.

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    Place in the roasting ovenwith the grid shelf on the second set of runners positioning the dish towards the back of the oven.

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    Cook for 7 to 10 min till the cheese is bubbling.

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    Serve immediately.

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    Variation: For a vegetarian version replace the bacon with sliced leeks increasing the extra virgin olive oil by 1 tbsp and adding a sprinkling of minced thyme.

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    A quick and easy supper for two.

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    Accompany with a crisp salad and a glass of wine.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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