Traditional Irish Bacon and Potato Bake

How to Make Traditional Irish Bacon and Potato Bake at Home

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Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 4 medium potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.

3. 3

   Dice the onion into small pieces.

4. 4

   In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté in the bacon drippings until softened, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes evenly across the bottom.

7. 7

   Sprinkle half of the sautéed onions over the potatoes, followed by half of the bacon, and season with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, onions, and bacon.

9. 9

   Pour the heavy cream evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish.

10. 10

    Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.

11. 11

    Dot the top with butter.

12. 12

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

13. 13

    After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender.

14. 14

    Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

15. 15

    Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.