Potato casserole with bacon and onions
6 servings
120 minutes
Potato casserole with bacon and onions is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that embodies the warmth of home. The combination of tender potatoes, caramelized onions, and crispy bacon creates a rich texture and intense flavor. Cream adds softness, while nutmeg provides a delicate aromatic note. Historically, casseroles were popular in rural homes where simple ingredients transformed into hearty and fragrant dishes. The casserole is perfect as a standalone dish or paired with a green salad. An ideal choice for family dinners when you want to warm up and enjoy a classic taste passed down through generations.
1
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees. Melt the butter in a pan, add onion and garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes until the onion is soft but not browned.
- Butter: 25 g
- Onion: 2 heads
- Garlic: 1 clove
2
Fry the bacon in a separate pan.
- Bacon: 200 g
3
In a greased dish, layer slices of potatoes, onions, and bacon, seasoning with salt and pepper. Mix the cream and season with nutmeg.
- Potato: 900 g
- Onion: 2 heads
- Bacon: 200 g
- Cream 20% fat: 750 ml
- Nutmeg: 0.3 tablespoon
4
Pour cream over the casserole and bake in the oven for one and a half hours until the potatoes are done. Serve with a green salad.
- Cream 20% fat: 750 ml
