West Country Gratin

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

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.4 kcals 2185.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 32.8 grams 131.1 grams
Fat 38.6 grams 154.2 grams
Protein 17.1 grams 68.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
300
ml
GrainsCereals
Liquids
200
ml
Meat
200
g
Cooking Bacon Pieces
cut into cubes
NutsSeeds
1
to taste
1
to taste
1
bunch
Thyme
fresh leaves picked
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
equivalent to 2 tbsp
Vegetables
250
g
Potatoes
peeled and cut into 2.5cm cubes
2
piece
Carrots
peeled and sliced into 7.5mm thick rounds
1
piece
Leek
trimmed, cleaned and thinly sliced

Steps

  • 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.