RECIPES
Tuna, Leek and Bacon Dauphinoise
Rich and creamy, the ultimate comfort potato dish.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 can(s) John West No Drain Less Mess Tuna
- 4 rashers streaky bacon, finely diced
- 1 leek, finely sliced
- 500 g floury potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 300 mls double cream
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 tbs freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- a little fresh thyme
- salt and pepper
PREPERATION METHOD
Preheat the oven to 160*C/ gas mark 3.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the streaky bacon and leek, cook over a medium heat until the bacon has begun to brown and the leek soft. Stir in the tuna and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Lightly butter a large gratin dish, put a layer of potatoes on the bottom of the dish and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the bacon, leek and tuna mixture on top and layer the final potatoes on top.
Pour over the cream and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and thyme.
Bake in the oven for 1-1.5 hours or until the potatoes are soft and the cheese lightly browned.
Serve with a green leafy salad.
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