Potato, Bacon & Cabbage Gratin

Potato, Bacon & Cabbage Gratin

10 minutes prep, 25 minutes cook

Serves 6

Ingredients

600g potatoes, thinly sliced

500g sweetheart cabbage, shredded

220g shredded and cooked bacon or ham hock

1 clove of garlic, chopped

550 ml double cream

1 tbsp butter

20g breadcrumbs

150g Cheddar

10g Parmesan, grated

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Method

Heat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 5.

Parboil the potatoes for five minutes, drain and set aside. Wilt the cabbage, season well and stir in the ham hock.

Heat the cream, butter and garlic in a saucepan with a pinch of salt and pepper and set aside.

In a gratin dish, layer the potatoes, cheese, ham and cabbage, then finish with a layer of potatoes and a sprinkle of cheddar, Parmesan and parsley.

Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until golden on top. Serve immediately.

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