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Jersey Royals Gratin with Bacon and Watercress

Jersey Royal new potatoes are prized for their flavour. Try this one-pan supper dish, which is delicious served with warm bread and salad.

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
55 minutes 55 minutes
Serves:
 4
  • Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 250g pack Waitrose Dry Cure Smoked Back Bacon, roughly chopped
  • 250ml half fat crème fraîche
  • 150ml vegetable stock
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 750g Jersey Royal new potatoes, scrubbed and halved
  • 100g bag watercress, roughly chopped
  • 50g Gruyère, grated

Method

  1. Place the bacon in a large, non-stick frying pan and cook over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned.
  2. Add the crème fraîche to the pan, then stir in the stock and add the garlic. Bring to the boil. Add the potatoes, bring to a simmer then cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. Remove the lid and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to reduce the liquid slightly. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in the watercress. Pour into a warmed 1.5-litre ovenproof dish (or use the frying pan if the handle is heatproof) and top with the cheese. Place under a preheated hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden. Serve with more watercress, some cucumber strips dressed with a little balsamic vinegar or fresh lemon juice, and some warmed bread to mop up the sauce.