Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake
If you're looking for a slimming friendly, Weight Watchers or calorie counting friendly meal then this Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake is perfect!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories415
- Carbs49g
- Protein27g
- Fat8g
- Saturates3g
- Sugars6g
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This Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake reminds me of my childhood, where it was affectionately known as “Tin Of Praters”.
This recipe is ridiculously easy to make. Seriously! We like an easy dinner, especially if we’ve had a full day of prepping and cooking.
The last thing you want to do after cooking all day, is to cook more for yourself.
Our recipe differs ever so slightly to the one I remember as a kid. There was no cheese (boo-hiss) and I used to have it with a *lot* of ketchup.
You can still have this with ketchup if you prefer, but the combination of bacon and cheese is just too hard to resist!
This Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake is pretty similar to a few other of our slimming friendly oven bake recipes. These are all really easy, and the perfect kind of recipe at the end of a long day.
What diets is this Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake suitable for?
This Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake recipe is suitable if you’re gluten free as long as you swap out the following ingredients for gluten free versions;
- Stock cubes
You could also enjoy this Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake if you’re dairy free if you leave out the cheese.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake?
You’ll probably already have most of the ingredients, already. So, not really, no!
The main star of the dish is the way that the bacon cooks, and flavours the stock. This stock is then absorbed by the potatoes – and makes this dish so, so epic!
Can you cook Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake another way?
Personally I wouldn’t. It’s best suited to the oven.
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Use floury potatoes such as King Edwards or Maris Piper as they absorb a lot of liquid and flavour.
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How many calories are in this Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake?
There are less than 415 calories in each portion of our Slimming friendly Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake. This means it falls into our Weekly Indulgence recipe category. You can find all of our other Weekly Indulgence recipes here.
This Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Pre heat the oven to 180°C.
Step 2
Spread a layer of sliced onion on the bottom of an oven proof dish.
Step 3
Arrange a layer of potato slices and bacon on top of the onions, alternating a couple of slices and potato with a piece of bacon. Next add another layer of onions. Repeat until you have used up all the bacon and potatoes. You should have a couple of layers at least.
Step 4
Pour the made up stock over the top, then season with a little salt and pepper. Spray the top with a little low calorie cooking spray, then cover with foil and seal.
Step 5
Cook for an hour, then remove the foil and check that the potato is cooked. If not cover and return it to the oven for a bit longer. When it is cooked sprinkle the cheese over the top, then return to the oven for another 10 – 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is golden brown.
What should you should serve with this Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake?
Now, there isn’t much veg in this Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake so it’s really important that you serve it with some!
Whatever accompaniment you choose, don’t forget to account for the extra calories and/or other nutritional values.
How do you know when this Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake is cooked?
You should cook this Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake until the potatoes are nice and soft when forked. This should take approx 2 hours in the oven.
The dish is sometimes “wet” depending on which potatoes you used. It’s supposed to be like that. You can reserve the sock, and freeze it if you wish. It makes the most epic soup base!
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep this Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any left overs to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze this Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer! Unless you fancy mystery food for dinner haha.
How do I reheat the Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake
If you're looking for a slimming friendly, Weight Watchers or calorie counting friendly meal then this Bacon, Onion and Potato Bake is perfect!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
1 HR 15
- KCals 415
- Carbs 49G
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C
- Spread a layer of sliced onion on the bottom of an oven proof dish
- Arrange a layer of potato slices and bacon on top of the onions, alternating a couple of slices and potato with a piece of bacon. Next add another layer of onions. Repeat until you have used up all the bacon and potatoes. You should have a couple of layers at least
- Pour the made up stock over the top, then season with a little salt and pepper. Spray the top with a little Low calorie cooking spray, then cover with foil and seal
- Cook for an hour, then remove the foil and check that the potato is cooked. If not cover and return it to the oven for a bit longer. When it is cooked sprinkle the cheese over the top, then return to the oven for another 10 - 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is golden brown
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SamWednesday 25th October 2017
I’m in the middle of making this, my oven dish is not as wide but deeper. How much of the layers should the stock cover. Half way up? It should all be covered? Gone into panic mode ????
Henrietta claire scott StokesSaturday 30th September 2017
Can you do with just speed veg and no bacon thought it would with roast beef
Margaret keeryWednesday 27th September 2017
Your dish looks delicious. Cooking it tomorrow night. What else could I use instead of onions
Not really that fond of onions. Thanks for great recipes
Lisa grahamFriday 22nd September 2017
Absolutely delicious.. only thing different I did was par boil the potatoes and it worked a treat.
Henrietta claire scott StokesThursday 21st September 2017
Wow fantastic will be a firm favourite I added leeks to onions was yummy
Julie WhybrowTuesday 19th September 2017
This is a really tasty potato dish. Very easy to make and you could eat it with meat or fish and other veggies.
Yummy.
ClareTuesday 22nd August 2017
This is for me. Love it xx
Emma TMonday 11th September 2017
Hi Clare,
So glad you enjoyed it!
CogsMonday 14th August 2017
What have I done wrong? After cooking for an hour & 25 mins the pots are still not cooked through and there’s loads of water in the bottom. Help!
Emma TMonday 11th September 2017
Hi Cogs,
Did you cut your potatoes thinly enough? If they’re too thick they won’t cook ????
JFriday 28th July 2017
Could you use sweet potato instead? Extra bonus being speed food then too
JasonSunday 16th July 2017
Tasted lovely. But……it was like a swimming pool in the dish i made it in. The stock hadn’t absorbed or anything 🙁
SueTuesday 11th July 2017
I am loving all these recipes, is there a book with them all in please xx
SueFriday 30th June 2017
Very yummy! I had this with broccoli and cauliflower and it’s delicious! Thank you for another great recipe ????
KateFriday 7th July 2017
Hi Sue
Glad you like it
Louise TaylorWednesday 3rd April 2019
Could I do this in a slow cooker if so how long would you recommend and what heat
Emma TSunday 7th April 2019
Hi Louise,
Due to the baked nature of this dish, I don’t think it would work in the slow cooker – but it is super easy to make and pop in the oven!
LenaSunday 18th June 2017
Thank you for this recipe! It’s delicious. We had it with chicken and veg. Will be a new weekly addition to the menu in my house!
Emma TTuesday 12th September 2017
Hi Lena,
So glad you enjoyed it!
Helen GilroyThursday 15th June 2017
Going to try this today it looks yum. Will let you know how i get on .
ShelbyTuesday 13th June 2017
This looks really nice I’m gonna do it for my kids as I’m sure they will love it
Thanks…. shelby
KateFriday 16th June 2017
Hi Shelby
Hope you all enjoy it!
VickiSaturday 10th June 2017
Just made this it’s amazing
KateSunday 11th June 2017
Hi Vicki
Glad you like it
SharonFriday 27th July 2018
You could par boil in the stock.
Jackie framptonTuesday 30th May 2017
Have tried it to day having at Asti get evening tonight at slimming, would it be easyer to par boil potatoes before layering x
KateThursday 1st June 2017
Hi Jackie
You could par boil the potatoes but you will probably find they won’t absorb the stock and flavour as much as they would if you put them in raw
Katie WesternTuesday 25th April 2017
Do you think you could do this in the slow cooker?
Lynn ChineryWednesday 19th April 2017
I will try make one day xx
ChristineSunday 9th April 2017
Just made this had spinach and mushrooms needed using up, so put bed of spinach in bottom and mixed in the mushrooms, can’t wait for it to bake and eat it!!
KateTuesday 11th April 2017
Hi Christine
What a great idea! The more speed the better 🙂
JaneWednesday 5th April 2017
Is it only 40g of cheese for the whole tray or 40g per portion . Only asking as its not a lot of cheese for a tray for 4 portions , thanks Jane
KateThursday 6th April 2017
Hi Jane
We use a very fine grater for cheese, so 40g goes a lot further. You could, of course, increase the amount of cheese you use, but sometimes we like to use our HEA up on milk for drinks etc so we kept it to 40g for the whole lot
LouMonday 20th March 2017
Hi. This looks like a great meal to have on freezer. I think I would cook it, freeze? Then defrost and reheat adding cheese for last 10 mins. Or could I add cheese before freezing? Thank you very much.
KateThursday 23rd March 2017
Hi Lou
We’ve not tried freezing it, but I don’t see any reason why you would have any problems. I would probably add the cheese during reheating
AvisMonday 6th March 2017
Going to make this at the weekend love the recipes on here
MandyThursday 2nd March 2017
It doesnt say what stock and how much does anyone no ?
KateFriday 3rd March 2017
Hi Mandy
It’s in the ingredients list. 1 Veg stock Cube or chicken stock cube made up with 200ml of boiling water
KateSunday 19th February 2017
Hi Jayne
Glad you like the recipes….Good luck for Tuesday 🙂
Liz hardwickSunday 19th February 2017
Just made it using cooked gammon & what a fantastic meal so tasty will be making it again yum xx
KateSunday 19th February 2017
Hi Liz
Glad you liked it!
Diane McMullanThursday 9th February 2017
Looks lovely I’m gonna try this
Michelle carterTuesday 7th February 2017
Made this today for my parents and family. Everyone said how nice it was. Put with pork steaks peppers mushrooms and tomatoes. Thank you for the inspiration x
Sue LargeMonday 6th February 2017
Looks amazing Going to try it with chicken and veg for a dinner party.
KateMonday 6th February 2017
Hi Sue
That sounds good! A good thing about this dish is you can have it as it is as a main meal, or you can have it as a side dish
JoMonday 6th February 2017
Can I freeze this ?
KateMonday 6th February 2017
Hi Jo
We’ve never frozen this, but I don’t see any reason why it wouldn’t freeze ok
TeresaWednesday 1st March 2017
Had this with fillet steak and mushrooms. Really nice and tasty. X
Emma TTuesday 12th September 2017
Hi Teresa,
So glad you enjoyed it!
Samantha IrwinFriday 10th May 2019
Instead of bacon what other protein could you use to make the onion, potato and cheese bake please?
Emma TMonday 3rd June 2019
Hi Samantha,
I think gammon of chicken would work well ????
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