Mum's Creamy Potato Bake

ingredients

• 6 rashers bacon, sliced thinly
• 1kg white potatoes, sliced in thin rounds (around 6 medium)
• 1 medium onion, finely sliced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 600ml thickened cream
• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• Olive oil, for cooking
• Salt and pepper, for cooking
• Paprika to sprinkle

method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced.
2. In a large non-stick pan, heat olive oil over a medium to high heat.
3. Add bacon, onion and garlic into the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, until bacon is cooked and onion is translucent.
4. In a large mixing bowl, add potatoes, 1 cup of cheese, cream and bacon mixture. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine.
5. Place this mixture into a deep baking tray and sprinkle the paprika on top.
6. Cover with alfoil and place into the oven for 1 hour. Remove alfoil after the first 30 minutes and place back into the oven for the remaining 30.
7. Allow to slightly cool and 'set' before serving.