New Potato and Pancetta Bake

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

New Potato and Pancetta Bake – A Perfect Side Dish for Your Dinner Party

by The Chefin Side

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

439

Sugar

Fat

32g

New Potato and Pancetta Bake is a classic dish that features the delicious combination of crisp pancetta, soft new potatoes, and gooey gruyere cheese. This dish is perfect for any dinner party or holiday gathering and is sure to impress your guests. The savory, salty flavor of the pancetta is balanced by the creamy cheese and soft potatoes, while the sage adds a delicious aromatic flavor to the mix. This dish is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts who want to impress their guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it alongside your main course, or enjoy it as a main dish for a comforting and filling meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	Melt butter in a large skillet, add thinly-sliced pancetta and fry until lightly crisp.
3.	Add sage leaves and fry for a minute.
4.	Add new potatoes and black pepper, then toss to cover them in the buttery pancetta and sage mixture.
5.	Transfer everything to a baking dish and pour hot chicken stock over the top. Mix everything thoroughly.
6.	Add coarsely shredded gruyere cheese to the top of the potatoes.
7.	Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

PROS

Crispy pancetta, soft potatoes, and gooey cheese make for a delicious and comforting side dish that is perfect all year round.

CONS

The dish is high in fat and calories, making it a less healthy side option for those watching their diet.
It is not a good option for vegetarians.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in calories and fat, new potatoes are rich in nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Pancetta is a good source of protein and iron, and sage has antibacterial properties. Gruyere cheese is also a good source of calcium and protein.

	1 tablespoon butter
	1 1/2 lbs new potatoes
	3 1/2 ounces pancetta , thinly-sliced
	12 sage leaves
	black pepper
	1/2 lemon , juice only
	1 1/4 cups hot chicken stock
	5 1/2 ounces gruyere cheese , coarsely shredded