Leek and potato hotpot is a great midweek meal. The ingredients are easy to get hold of and it can be adapted to suit meat eaters and vegetarians. It is also a great way to use up a few potatoes when you are getting to the middle of winter and want to clear space for the new season’s potatoes in your stores. This recipe can be prepared ahead, up to 6 hours, and baked when ready.
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Serves 4
Ingredients
- 800g potatoes peeled and thinly sliced – waxy ones are best
- 1 large leek trimmed and sliced
- 15g butter
- 250ml dry cider
- 1 pack of bacon pieces or 4 rashers of thick cut back bacon chopped
- Dried mixed herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
You will also need
- A 2 litre ovenproof casserole dish with lid
Method
- Pre heat the oven to 190c
- Grease the baking dish or casserole
- Put a layer of potatoes in the bottom of the casserole, sprinkle a few mixed herbs over.
- Layer the leeks, bacon and potatoes with herbs and a little salt and pepper in the dish, topping off with a layer of potatoes
- Dot the butter on top of the potatoes then add the cider.
- Put the lid on, or cover with foil and cook in the oven for 1 hour
- Remove the lid and bake for another 20 mins to brown the top
- Serve with some green vegetable or bread and butter
Serving suggestions and variations
- For a vegetarian option use sliced field mushrooms instead of bacon
- Try onions instead of leeks
- Sprinkle grated cheddar on top when you remove the lid
- Add a chopped apple to give the hotpot a sweeter flavour
- Miss out the bacon and serve as a potato side dish with a roast dinner
Acknowledgements
The original recipe came from a Sainsbury’s recipe card. We have adapted it to suit the ingredients we had to hand and it has become a firm family favourite.
You may also like to try one of these recipes from our collection;
- For a slow cooked side dish have a go at Runner Beans in Tomato Sauce to go with your hot pot
- Having friends round then Baked Camembert with Asparagus Dippers makes a great starter
- For a simple snack lunch or supper have a go at Quasadilla, ths recipe came fro Park City in America.
Happy eating!