Cheddar Bacon Potato Bake with Leek and Chocolate Drizzle

Preparation Time: 50 min.

Difficulty: Expert

Total Calories: 720 kcal

Ingredients:

• 250g of bacon
• 150g of leek
• 200g of bread
• 200g of cheddar cheese
• 50g of dark chocolate
• 300g of potatoes

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Oven
• Blender
• Stove Top
• Food Processor

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
• Cook the bacon in a frying pan until crispy, then chop into small pieces.
• In a blender, blend the bread into breadcrumbs. Mix the breadcrumbs with half of the cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and chopped leek in a mixing bowl.
• Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then mash them in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Spread the mashed potatoes into the bottom of a baking dish, creating an even layer.
• Top the mashed potatoes with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing it down firmly.
• Grate the remaining cheddar cheese over the top of the breadcrumb layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
• While baking, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts until fully melted.
• Once the bake is ready, remove it from the oven and drizzle the melted chocolate over the top.
• Let it sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 720kcal
• Carbs: 50g
• Proteins: 60g
• Fats: 40g