There are loads of different variations of potato bake around, but my recipe for Classic Potato Bake is dead easy and incredibly delicious!
There is a good chance if you have ever eaten potato bake at a barbecue or at your Grandma’s house – it was this very recipe! It is a very traditional recipe with layers of delicious potato, tasty cheese, cream and onion.
If you want to make this recipe for Classic Potato Bake even yummier sprinkle a tiny bit of cinnamon between the layers – sounds weird – but it really adds to the flavour.
We have other fantastic Potato Bake recipes to try too:
- Slow Cooker Potato Bake (perfect for cooking potato bake in bulk for a crowd)
- French Onion Potato Bake
Ideas on How to Make This Classic Potato Bake even MORE Delicious!
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top of your potato bake.
- Add 2 teaspoons of crushed garlic.
- Substitute potato for sweet potato.
Method
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Pre Heat your oven to 180 degrees C and grease a large rectangle baking dish (a large lasagne dish is perfect!).
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Place a layer of sliced potato evenly on the bottom of the dish, then sprinkle diced bacon or shredded ham and sliced onion over the top of the potato.
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Place another even layer of potato slices on top then pour the cream over the potato.
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Sprinkle the chopped chives or parsley and salt and pepper on, then lastly the grated cheese.
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Place in the oven and cook uncovered for approximately 45 to 60 mins, or until the potato is cooked and the topping is a golden brown colour.
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Serve as a side dish to BBQ meat with salad (or eat it on it's own!!)
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Potato Bake is best eaten the day it is made, but can be refrigerated for up to two days after cooking.
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Not suitable for freezing.
