Cheese Potato Casserole
4 servings
40 minutes
Cheesy potato casserole is a harmony of crispy crust, tender potatoes, and aromatic bacon baked under a layer of melting Gruyère cheese. This recipe carries the warmth of home comfort and reminds of traditional European village cuisine. Gruyère adds a rich creamy flavor with subtle nutty notes, while rosemary contributes a fresh woody aroma. Perfect as a hearty main dish or side for meat and vegetable dishes. Serve hot to enjoy the gooey texture of the cheese and the juiciness of the potatoes. A great choice for family lunches or cozy evenings with friends.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes. Add the onion 2 minutes before done. Drain.
- New potatoes: 800 g
- Leek: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste
2
Fry the bacon in a non-stick pan until crispy.
- Bacon: 120 g
3
Mix bacon, potatoes, and onion in oil, adding rosemary. Season to taste and transfer the mixture to a low ceramic dish.
- Bacon: 120 g
- New potatoes: 800 g
- Leek: 2 pieces
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh rosemary: 4 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for 20 minutes in the oven until a crispy golden crust forms. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and serve immediately.
- Gruyere cheese: 75 g
- Fresh rosemary: 4 pieces
