West Country Gratin

A budget-friendly potato and carrot gratin with leeks and bacon in a creamy apple juice and milk sauce.

Dinner Bacon British Potato Budget Gratin

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

546.4

kcal / serving

2185.6 kcal total

Carbs

32.8g

per serving

131.1 g total

Fat

38.6g

per serving

154.2 g total

Protein

17.1g

per serving

68.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

300

Milk

GrainsCereals

Plain Flour

Liquids

200

Apple Juice

Meat

200

Cooking Bacon Pieces

cut into cubes

NutsSeeds

to taste

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

bunch

Thyme

fresh leaves picked

OilsFats

Olive Oil

equivalent to 2 tbsp

Vegetables

250

Potatoes

peeled and cut into 2.5cm cubes

piece

Carrots

peeled and sliced into 7.5mm thick rounds

piece

Leek

trimmed, cleaned and thinly sliced

Method

Boil potatoes in a saucepan for seven minutes.

Add carrots and boil for eight more minutes until tender, then drain.

Melt butter in a large saucepan and fry leeks and bacon until soft and golden.

Preheat the grill to a hot temperature.

Stir flour into the bacon mixture and cook for one minute.

Gradually whisk in apple juice and milk, simmering for two minutes.

Add vegetables to the sauce, coating well, and season with salt and pepper.

Transfer to a 28x22cm baking dish and sprinkle with thyme and olive oil.

Grill for 10 minutes until golden and hot.